The job in a nutshell
We are seeking a skilled and adaptable HGV Driver to join our team, supporting both UK domestic distribution and international supplier collections.
This multi‑role position involves:
1. Operating a 44‑tonne articulated HGV, rigid HGV, and company van
2. Completing palletised UK customer deliveries
3. Shunting and inter-site movements across BBR locations‑site movements across BBR locations
4. Undertaking scheduled collections from suppliers across Europe, transporting goods safely back to Basingstoke
5. Liaising with European suppliers and third-party logistics partners to ensure seamless cross border operations‑party logistics partners to ensure seamless cross‑border operations
This role requires a professional, customer focused individual who consistently upholds the Berry Bros. & Rudd brand. Full compliance with tachograph rules, international driving regulations, border documentation, and Working Time Directive requirements is essential. ‑focused individual who consistently upholds the Berry Bros. & Rudd brand. Full compliance with tachograph rules, international driving regulations, border documentation, and Working Time Directive requirements is essential.
Who you will work with
Internal: Customer Service, Despatch, Warehouse, Supply Chain teams
External: UK & European suppliers, customers, third-party logistics partners‑party logistics partners
What You Will Do
UK Domestic Responsibilities
6. Carry out multi‑drop deliveries of fine wines and spirits across the UK.
7. Operate HGVs safely and professionally, including 44‑tonne articulated units.
8. Manoeuvre and reverse articulated vehicles into tight and complex delivery sites.
9. Follow predetermined routes and schedules to ensure timely deliveries.
10. Maintain a clean, presentable vehicle at all times.
11. Load/unload goods using pallet trucks, forklifts
12. and tail lifts as required.
13. Ensure strict adherence to all UK traffic laws, load security regulations, and H&S standards.‑security regulations, and H&S standards.
14. Collect PODs via automated system (training provided).
15. Report accidents, issues, or delays promptly.
European Collection Responsibilities
16. Undertake international HGV trips to multiple European countries, collecting goods directly from suppliers.
17. Ensure full compliance with EU driving hours, tachograph regulations, rest requirements, and border crossing procedures.‑crossing procedures.
18. Manage customs documentation, export/import paperwork, delivery notes, and supplier collection records.
19. Safely load and secure European consignments, ensuring product integrity during long-distance transport.‑distance transport.
20. Communicate with European suppliers professionally, representing BBR’s standards abroad.
21. Coordinate with the Fulfilment Manager, Transport Manager and Supply Chain teams to plan efficient multicounty collection routes.‑country collection routes.
22. Ensure all goods are delivered safely back to Basingstoke in line with agreed timelines.
Other Responsibilities
23. Carry out vehicle inspections before and after journeys.
24. Maintain accurate logs of mileage, inspections, deliveries, and collections.
25. Provide excellent customer service at all touchpoints.
26. Ensure compliance with the Working Time Directive and all UK/EU legal requirements.
27. Attend CPC renewals, medicals, and company funded training as required.‑funded training as required.
What You Will Bring to the Role
Essential
28. Valid Category C+E (Class 1) licence.
29. Minimum 1 year HGV driving experience, including multi‑drop.
30. Clean licence with no more than 3 points.
31. Experience driving in London and the Home Counties.
32. Willingness to undertake regular international driving assignments.
33. Ability to manage long-distance driving schedules and overnight stays when required.‑distance driving schedules and overnight stays when required.
Desirable
34. Previous experience driving in Europe.
35. Understanding of customs processes and cross border transport.‑border transport.
36. Experience handling fine wines and spirits.
37. Fork lift licence
38. 3+ years in a customer focused driving role.‑focused driving role.
Skills, Knowledge & Behaviours
39. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
40. Strong customer service approach.
41. High level of professionalism and personal presentation.
42. Flexibility to adapt to varying workloads and travel requirements.
43. Ability to serve as a role model within the driving team.
We support our colleagues with a wide range of benefits:you will start with 24 days' holiday, and 3 additional days over the Christmas period and 1 Personal Day, Private Medical cover & Health plan, Life Insurance, Pension, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), generous Employee discount (up to 40% off products), and many more.
Closing Date: 31st March 2026
N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the