Driver's Mate

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.

Company Description

Nectar Imports (part of Asahi UK) are the South’s leading drinks distributor to the pub and hospitality sector, which means we can provide you with a varied and challenging job, and an opportunity to advance your career in the logistics industry.

We are looking to recruit a Driver's mate to help deliver a wide range of premium drink products to customers. This is a full time position from Monday to Friday.

Benefits - what you get:

• First rate training to ensure you have all the tools and support to deliver!
• A competitive salary
• Bonus potential up to £2k per anum
• 33 days holiday (not including bank holidays)
• Product allowance
• Pension
• Life assurance
• Additional hourly rate for overtime
• Training opportunities to become a fully qualified HGV 2 Driver!

Who are We?

From well-known brand names to the utterly quirky, whether you want the very latest in craft beers, or the trendiest gin in town we stock it all. Backed up by the best industry service standards you will find, Nectar really do deliver more and have an enviable reputation.

As part of the global Asahi group, we are delighted to be able to offer 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.

Key Responsibilities 

• First and foremost to deliver products to customers
• To work safely with your fellow drivers, draymen and warehouse, unloading all Nectar's supplied products.
• 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 he 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.
• Assist with keeping the delivery fleet clean and in good working order at all times.
• Assist with warehouse duties as required.

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• A passion for delivering great customer service.
• A track record of working safely and supporting other team members.
• A good attention to detail, ensuring accurate paperwork is completed.
• You will be happy to undertake manual handling as part of the role and a strong team player.

The Hard Truth:

• The role is hard work! It is a physically demanding role with multidrops but there are some great benefits with early starts
• Our customers are based as far and wide as Birmingham to London and Bristol.

Further details:

• Full time perm position
• Monday - Friday
• 45 hours a week

Location:

• Nectar Imports head office is based at Hindon
• 35 mins from Salisbury,
• 20 mins from Warminster,
• 45 mins from Yeovil
• We recommend driving to site (where there is free parking)

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.