Job Title: Class 2 Driver Reports to: Transport Manager Depot: LWC Romford

Please note, this role is Tuesday – Friday, with the requirement to work one in four Mondays or Saturdays

Overview

A practical Class 2 driving role delivering to pubs, bars and customers, combining safe, compliant driving with physical delivery work. This is a customer-facing position suited to drivers who take pride in doing the job properly, working as part of a team, and delivering a reliable service day in, day out.

Main Duties

• Carry out daily vehicle checks and basic defect reporting to ensure the vehicle is safe and roadworthy. • Deliver drinks to pubs, bars, and customers safely and on time, following the planned route. • Work to depot rota requirements to ensure the required customer service and delivery. • Load and unload stock using appropriate equipment (e.g. sack barrows) with manual handling involved. • Ensure all loads are secured correctly using appropriate load restraints to prevent movement of stock and equipment in transit. • Check deliveries against paperwork and ensure accuracy at the point of drop. • Collect empties (kegs, cases, gas bottles) and return them safely to the site. • Keep customers informed of any delivery issues, shortages, or delays. • Complete delivery paperwork and/or handheld device tasks as required and collect payments when required. • Maintain customer confidence by keeping information strictly confidential regarding premises security and operational information. • Work safely at all times, following company and site health & safety procedures. • Comply with driver hours, Working Time Directive Regulations, and tachograph requirements at all times. • Support the warehouse team when needed (e.g. loading vehicles, sorting returns, etc.). • Have good presentation in the correct LWC Drinks uniform at all times.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Hold a valid Class 2 (Category C) licence, Driver CPC, and Digital Tachograph card. • Good understanding of driver hours, tachograph rules, and working time regulations. • Good understanding of safe loading practices, including the use of load restraint systems. • Reliable and able to work as part of a team. • Good communication skills and a professional attitude with customers. • Good safety practices and driving habits. • Possess the correct driving licence required for the vehicle. • Good communication skills. • Excellent customer service skills.

Additional Information:

Start times: Between 04:30 and 07:00 each day.

LWC Drinks Ltd provides licensed establishments with all their bar and sundry supplies. However, we are more than just a distributor, becoming the fastest-growing privately owned drinks company in Britain, placing 24th in the Sunday Times PWC Profit Track 100. Our aim is to provide the best customer service in the industry, employing over 1,800 people at 18 depots across the UK, with a Support Centre and Hub Distribution Centre based in Manchester.