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Venus Wine & Spirit Merchants PLC

Driver's Mate

London

FULL TIME

November 8, 2024

About Us
Venus Wine and Spirit Merchants PLC is a well-established and respected UK-based distributor of premium wines and spirits, owned by Booker since June 2024. With over 20 years of experience, we are committed to supplying the highest quality products to our customers and delivering exceptional customer. We have our headquarters in Tottenham N17, a distribution depot in Leeds, Bristol, and Gerry's in Soho London - one of the country's most famous spirits shops.
Job Overview
We are looking for a dedicated and reliable Driver’s Mate to support our delivery operations with a start time between 6-7am. In this role, you will work closely with one of our delivery drivers, helping ensure timely and efficient deliveries to our customers. Your primary tasks will include unloading and organising delivery loads throughout the day, assisting with paperwork, and aiding the driver in finding delivery locations and parking. You will also be responsible for ensuring goods are delivered and placed in the agreed-upon locations.
Key Responsibilities

Assist the driver with unloading and reorganising delivery items as needed.
Help manage and complete delivery paperwork accurately.
Ensure goods are left in the correct locations at delivery sites.
Operate equipment such as electric pump trucks and trolleys and utilise tail-lifts as needed for certain deliveries.
Professionally interact with customers, ensuring goods are delivered correctly and checked off where necessary.

Requirements

Physically fit: Able to handle potentially heavy items like kegs and cases.
Good communication skills: Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with customers and team members.
Attention to detail: Capable of reading and understanding delivery paperwork.

Desirable Skills:

Prior experience with delivery work, especially in Central London.
Familiarity with tail-lift operation.
Experience in using an electric pump truck and manual trolleys.
Strong time management skills and ability to adhere to schedules.

Benefits:

A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4-day period after every four-weekly pay day, i.e. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Café and 20% off all F&F purchases.
10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £13.10 per hour
Expected hours: 42 per week
Benefits:

Employee discount
Free parking

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Experience:

Driver's Mate: 1 year (preferred)
Delivery: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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