Driver, Christmas Peak Fixed Term Contract

Job Title: Driver, Christmas Peak Fixed Term Contract

Reporting To: Fleet Coordinator

Hours: 40 hours a week, 08:00 to 17:00 Mon-Fri

Location: Based in Basingstoke

Berry Bros. & Rudd is 326 years old, but we never stand still. As the world’s best and most trusted fine wine and spirits merchant, we are committed to helping our customers drink better, now and in the future. A career at Berry Bros. & Rudd is a unique and rewarding experience, combining the rich background of centuries of history with a modern family-owned culture, built on ambitious plans and with people at its heart.

We are looking for experienced Driver to join our team as soon as possible, for the upcoming busy Christmas period until 24th December 2024. We do have perm roles available for candidates that will successfully complete their contract.

What do we offer:

• Competitive Salary - £28,580 per annum (pro-rata for the duration of your contract)

• £500 Bonus - Awarded upon completion of contract, based on attendance & competence

• Overtime - Opportunity to earn overtime at £21 per hour

• Annual leave - 24 days per annum (pro-rata for the duration of your contract)

• Private Medical Cover with access to a video GP appointments

• Employee Assistance Programme - confidential counselling helpline (24/7)

• Generous Employee Discount - up to 40% off our products

• Life insurance - 4 x your basic salary

The job in a nutshell

We are looking for experience Driver to cover London city and home counties. The successful candidate will be a team player, customer focused and dedicated to delivering customer excellence, and someone who’ll represent our Company with pride and integrity. You’ll be responsible for ensuring all deliveries are carried out safely, timely and professionally to our customers on an assigned driving route.

What you will do

• You will be required to carry out multi drop deliveries of fine wines and spirits during your workday.

• Demonstrate the highest level of professional driver and customer service standards, interacting with our customers and keeping with the Berry Bros. & Rudd brand.

• Conduct daily/weekly/monthly vehicle inspections.

• Load/unload goods at customer addresses and adhering to specific delivery information (or requests) made by our customers.

• Obtain delivery confirmation from each delivery point using our selected POD automated system (training will be provided).

• Carry out basic vehicle user maintenance checks daily.

• You will be required to always keep your vehicle in a clean and presentable condition.

• Ensure that all working practices comply with Health and Safety legislation.

What you will bring to the role

Experience / Achievements

Essential

• Proven and demonstrable knowledge of driving in London city and home counties.

• Valid Cat C Driving Licence.

• Held UK driving licence for a minimum of 1 year.

• Clean driving licence (no more than 3 points).

Desirable:

• Previous experience of handling luxury goods would be an advantage.

• 3 years of demonstrable driving experience in a dynamic and high performing environment.

Your Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours

• Outstanding customer service skills.

• Excellent communication skills

• You will have good social and interpersonal skills

• A flexible approach to working hours

We support our colleagues with a wide range of benefits: you will start with 24 days' holiday, and 3 additional days over the Christmas period and 1 Personal Day, Private Medical cover & Health plan, Life Insurance, Pension, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), generous Employee discount (up to 40% off products), and many more.

Closing date: 22nd November 2024

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.