Class 2 Driver

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

Job summary

A leading beverage supplier in Blackburn is seeking a Class 2 Driver to deliver stock efficiently and safely. The role involves driving lorries, supporting the warehouse team during loading and unloading, and building strong relationships with clients. Applicants must possess a valid Class 2 Driver's Licence and have knowledge of health and safety legislation. This full-time position offers a competitive salary along with numerous benefits including a monthly product allowance and enhanced pension contributions.

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

• A current and valid Class 2 Drivers Licence and CPC Drivers Card.
• Up to date knowledge of the Highway Code and driving legislation.
• Manual handling experience and/or training desirable.

Responsibilities

• Driving lorries up to 26 tonnes, delivering stock to customers.
• Supporting the Driver’s Mates and Warehouse team in loading/unloading.
• Building relationships with customers and other departments.
• Using knowledge of the local region for on-time deliveries.
• Holding health and safety at the forefront.
• Safely unloading stock and reloading empty kegs.

Skills

Class 2 Driver's Licence

Knowledge of local region

Manual handling

Job description

Class 2 Driver

Entity / company: Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company

Job Title: Class 2 Driver

Location: Blackburn, BB1 2 PT

Job Length: Permanent

Working Hours: 48 Hours per week. Working predominately on a Monday to Friday basis however flexibility required to work in 5 days in a 7 day period. Start times to vary from 5am onwards.

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 5 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 multiple Class 2 Driver's. Reporting to the Transport Shift Manager, this role will play a key part of our succeeding journey and you will have the opportunity to be involved in the following:

Role Responsibilities

• Driving lorries up to 26 tonnes, delivering stock to our customers.
• Supporting the Driver’s Mates and Warehouse team in loading/unloading stock.
• Building brilliant working relationships with your customers and other departments.
• Using your knowledge of the local region to safely deliver on-time.
• Holding health and safety at the forefront of all processes.
• Safely unloading stock at customers venues and reloading previously delivered, empty kegs into dray.

Experience and Key Attributes

• A current and valid Class 2 Drivers Licence and CPC Drivers Card.
• Up to date knowledge of the Highway Code and driving (health and safety) legislation.
• Knowledge of local region.
• Manual handling experience and/or training desirable, however full training will be provided during induction.

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 do let us know if you require any 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.