We’re a team of drinks industry obsessives, driven by supporting the trade – day in and night out. Passion paired with unparalleled industry insight mean we’re always moving forward, collaborating with our customers to understand the needs of their business and to ensure we’re supporting their future growth. We are one of the UK’s largest drinks wholesalers, supplying drinks to several thousand venues in every part of the UK and every segment of the trade, from luxury hotels and world-class event spaces to local restaurants and community pubs. With over 200 years of on-trade experience behind us, and unique insight into the future of our industry, our experience matters.

About the role

Shift: Monday to Friday (Occasional weekend work if required)

As an experienced leader, you will be responsible for leading a team which includes team, class 2 drivers, administrators, and drivers’ mates to ensure safe, efficient, reliable, and cost-effective deliveries are made to our customers.

Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction while managing the daily operation while using your leadership skills to motivate and inspire staff to achieve and adhere to health & safety standards.

Be accountable for ensuring compliance in transport legislation and the implementation of cost-effective enhancements to improve the service we offer.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure all items delivered are to agreed customer specification with minimum wastage.
• Ensure that the department and depot achieve the company quality targets whilst operating within productivity targets.
• Proactive communication with internal and external customers, line manager and customer service team regarding operational issues.
• Maintain staff performance and identify further training / retraining during 1:2:1 sessions and performance meetings including disciplinary investigations.
• Ensure that all vehicles and associated equipment are operated in the appropriate manner meeting all current driver and vehicle legislation and within Company Policy.
• Ensure that all drivers and mates are aware of and comply with all relevant Health & Safety and Fire regulations, and that the approved Matthew Clark uniform and Safety wear is always worn by all staff.
• Investigate infringement through de-brief and escalation as required.

About you

In this role, being organised is only the start. You also need to be motivated, adaptable and able to take the initiative to solve problems and inspire staff to be the best. 

• Management/Leadership experience in FMCG or Logistics environment is a must.
• Excellent communication skills to deliver accurate information to customers and Depot Management.
• The ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
• Be professional, approachable, and helpful to ensure smooth running of the general operation.
• Attention to detail / accuracy.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft office packages
• Must hold a Transport Management CPC 
• IOSH Managing Safely knowledge desirable 

About us

Operating through the Matthew Clark, Bibendum, Tennent’s and Bulmers Ireland brands, the C&C Group has a market leading range, scale and reach including an intimate understanding of the markets it serves.

Together we grow, brew, manufacture, market, and deliver some of the world’s favourite drinks. From grass to glass, and everything in between. C&C Group plc is a premium drinks company which owns, manufactures, markets, and distributes a unique portfolio of beer and cider brands in its home markets and across the globe.

C&C Group’s portfolio of owned/exclusive brands include: Bulmers, the leading Irish cider brand; Tennent’s, the leading Scottish beer brand; Magners the premium international cider brand; as well as a range of fast-growing, premium and craft ciders and beers, such as Heverlee, Menabrea, Five Lamps and Orchard Pig.

We seek to champion and embed sustainability in everything that we do at C&C. While delivering joy to customers, we always shine a light on people and the planet. We have a clear ESG vision delivering to a better world. We respect, support, and develop all our people to be their best, with a focus on results by creating a culture of winning together.

We also recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to delivering on our mission. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

C&C Group (and inclusive companies) do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or employment agencies in response to any of our roles. For help, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at careers.test@harbourats.com