Assistant Senior Driver - 7.5T Licence

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Location: Barking, IG11 0EG

Salary: £32,788 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM - 2:00 PM (40 hours/week, 1‑hour unpaid lunch)

Are you an experienced multi‑drop driver with a CPC licence and passion for service and leadership?

At Berkmann Wine Cellars
, we don't just deliver wine – we deliver excellence. As the UK's largest independent, family‑owned wine importer, we've been serving some of the finest restaurants, hotels, and bars since 1964. Now, we're looking for an experienced, reliable and customer‑focused Assistant Senior Driver to join our London team and help keep the wheels turning.

When you join us, you're not just joining a company – you're becoming part of a close‑knit family that values integrity, hard work, and pride in everything we do. We invest in our people and reward their dedication with excellent benefits and a supportive, down‑to‑earth working environment.

You'll be the face of Berkmann on the road – delivering premium wines to top‑tier venues across London while maintaining the high standards we’re known for. As Assistant Senior Driver, you’ll also step into senior responsibilities when needed, supporting the wider delivery team.

• Completing multi‑drop deliveries across Greater London
• Providing exceptional customer service
• Handling and lifting wine cases (average 15kg)
• Ensuring all paperwork and checks are completed accurately and efficiently
• Assisting with driver performance management
• Supporting and liaising with operational management

• A full, valid UK driver's license (max 6 points)
• 7.5T or Class 2 license
• Strong knowledge of London roads and traffic patterns
• Solution driven
• Ability to resolve conflicts
• Proven multi‑drop delivery experience
• Excellent timekeeping and communication skills
• The ability to think quickly, act decisively, and deliver with accuracy
• Understanding of Health & Safety in delivery operations
• Physically fit and able to handle 15kg cases
• Driver management experience desirable

• £32,788 per annum
• 25 days holiday + selected bank holidays
• Generous staff wine discount
• Free on‑site parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Contribution toward dental care
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Company pension scheme
• A bottle of wine on your birthday and your work anniversary
• £500 employee referral scheme

Click the link to apply and take the next step in your driving career with a business that's built on quality, relationships, and respect.

We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer. All applications are considered regardless of gender, race, disability, marital status, religion, age, or sexuality.

No agencies, please. We have an internal HR team that manages our recruitment needs directly. Thank you for your understanding.