Driver's Mate

Location: Hindon

Department: Supply Chain

Type of contract: Permanent - Full-Time

Nectar Imports (part of Asahi UK) are the South's leading drinks distributor to the On Trade. Leading with Asahi’s range of Super Premium brands, Nectar will be the leading composite supplier of premium drinks to the Free On Trade in the South of England. Backed up by the best industry service standards you will find, Nectar really do deliver more and have an enviable reputation.

Asahi UK (AUK), part of Asahi Europe & International Ltd, aims to enrich consumer experiences through innovation, high-quality service and an exceptional portfolio of premium beer, ale and cider brands including, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Asahi Super Dry, Meantime, Fuller’s London Pride and Cornish Orchards. Our aim is to be the leading super premium beer business in the UK, through a brand mix that creates a compelling proposition. At AUK we operate as an end-to-end business unit responsible for sales, marketing, customer operations, production, supply chain and wholesale operations in the UK & Ireland.

Role: Driver's Mate

Reports to: Transport & Warehouse Manager

Location: Hindon

Hours: 45 hours per week

Job Purpose:

As a drivers mate it will be your responsibility to help deliver the wide range of brands and be at the front line in dealing directly with our customers. 

Key Responsibilties:

General

First and foremost to deliver products to customers

To work safely with your fellow drivers, draymen and warehouse, unloading all Nectar’s supplied products.

Be aware of the next day’s journey and follow the sequenced route.

Check the vehicle in accordance with the driver’s daily check sheet and take action as required before departure.

Check load security and that all necessary equipment, paperwork, fuel card and customer keys are on board prior to leaving the depot for the day’s journey.

Unload goods at the customer’s premises safely, efficiently, and always in a considerate and polite fashion taking into account that care and attention for the general public must be considered at all times.

Adhere to transport legislation and take work time and driving breaks in accordance with the rules in place.

Assist with keeping the delivery fleet clean and in good working order at all times.

Assist with warehouse duties as required.

Health & Safety

Monitor Health and Safety to ensure that all health and safety procedures are known and followed by all warehouse personnel

Maintain the accident record book and report any H&S deficiencies to the Health and Safety Officer and make recommendations

Ensure all incidents or accidents are fully investigated, dealt with through company procedure and any effected areas are made safe immediately

Other

In an event of an emergency you will take the correct actions to resolve the issue and escalate to relevant stakeholders when necessary.

We are committed to nurturing a workplace where we celebrate and respect difference, and support everyone to be true to who they are! At Asahi Europe and International we believe you can SHINE AS YOU ARE - no matter your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We want to support you to be courageous in your individuality and to know that whoever you are and whatever your circumstances, you can belong with us without having to conform.