Driver's Mate

Carlsberg Group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage supplier in Bedford is seeking a Driver’s Mate to support drivers, assist with loading/unloading stock, and enhance customer relationships. The ideal candidate will have some manual handling experience and knowledge of the local region. This permanent role offers competitive salary and extensive benefits, including a monthly product allowance, private medical options, and a company bonus scheme.

Benefits

Monthly product allowance

Private Medical options

Life Assurance

Company bonus scheme

Access to 24/7 GP services

Enhanced pension contribution

Generous holiday

High street discounts

Qualifications

• Prior experience working as a driver’s mate, drayman or within a warehouse desirable.
• Manual handling experience and/or training desirable, however full training will be provided during induction.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the driver and warehouse teams in loading/unloading of stock.
• Supporting the driver with efficient traffic routes.
• Building relationships with customers and other departments.
• Holding health and safety at the forefront.

Skills

Manual handling experience

Knowledge of local region

Job description

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Location: Bedford, GB

Entity / company: Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company

Driver's Mate

Job Title: Driver’s Mate

Location: Bedford, MK41 0LZ

Job Length: Permanent

Working Hours: 48 hours per week. Working predominantly on a Monday to Friday basis however flexibility required to work any 5 days in a 7 day period to suit business needs.

Competitive Salary with extensive benefits:

• Monthly product allowance – alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available
• Private Medical options
• Life Assurance
• Company bonus scheme
• Access to 24/7 GP services
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Generous holiday
• Access to a range of high street discounts

Carlsberg Britvic is the largest multi-beverage supplier in the UK and is home to some of the most iconic and popular beers & soft drinks, including Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, 1664, Poretti and Brooklyn to ale favourites such as Hobgoblin and Wainwright. For soft drinks, Carlsberg Britvic’s brands include J2O, Robinsons, Tango and London Essence along with the licence rights to the Pepsi portfolio in the UK including Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Iced Tea and Rockstar Energy.

With a strong national footprint, the Carlsberg Britvic business includes 6 production facilities and 16 logistics depot’s servicing customers up and down the UK. As these two historical businesses have come together, the one common goal remains, and that is ensuring our people succeed.

About the role

If you are interested in joining our journey, we are now recruiting for a Driver’s Mate. Reporting to the Transport Manager, this role will play a key part of our success journey and you will have the opportunity to be involved in the following:

Role Responsibilities

• Supporting the driver and warehouse teams in loading/unloading of stock.
• Supporting the driver with the most efficient traffic routes to help you both get to each location and back home as quickly and safely as possible.
• Building brilliant working relationships with your customers and other departments.
• Holding health and safety at the forefront of all processes.

Experience and Key Attributes

• Prior experience working as a driver’s mate, drayman or within a warehouse desirable however not required.
• Manual handling experience and/or training desirable, however full training will be provided during induction.
• Knowledge of local region.

Our commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences - including those of different races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, religions, and socioeconomic statuses. We actively seek to create a safe and inclusive environment for all of our colleagues, where diverse perspectives are welcomed, and inclusive practices are embedded in everything we do.

We are happy to support accessibility needs, to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates, so please let us know if you require adjustments during the recruitment process.

Application Process

We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled anytime, so please apply as early as possible.

We look forward to receiving your application.

This is an exciting time to join our newly formed business – with their incredible individual history’s, innovation of products and some of the UK’s most iconic brands, Carlsberg Britvic strives to deliver the best service to our customers and consumers. We aim to make a difference, bringing together two diverse companies, our global reach enables opportunity, growth and a chance to work with some fantastic people.