Job Title: HGV Driver
Reporting To: Fleet Manager
Hours: 45 hours a week, any 5 out of 7 days a week, (1hr unpaid lunch break daily) as standard. Start times will be flexible based on business requirement.
Location: Based in Basingstoke and Andover


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:
*Operating a 44-tonne articulated HGV, rigid HGV, and company van
*Completing palletised UK customer deliveries
*Shunting and inter-site movements across BBR locations-site movements across BBR locations
*Undertaking scheduled collections from suppliers across Europe, transporting goods safely back to Basingstoke
*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
*Carry out multi-drop deliveries of fine wines and spirits across the UK.
*Operate HGVs safely and professionally, including 44-tonne articulated units.
*Manoeuvre and reverse articulated vehicles into tight and complex delivery sites.
*Follow predetermined routes and schedules to ensure timely deliveries.
*Maintain a clean, presentable vehicle at all times.
*Load/unload goods using pallet trucks, forklifts
* and tail lifts as required.
*Ensure strict adherence to all UK traffic laws, load security regulations, and H&S standards.-security regulations, and H&S standards.
*Collect PODs via automated system (training provided).
*Report accidents, issues, or delays promptly.
European Collection Responsibilities
*Undertake international HGV trips to multiple European countries, collecting goods directly from suppliers.
*Ensure full compliance with EU driving hours, tachograph regulations, rest requirements, and border crossing procedures.-crossing procedures.
*Manage customs documentation, export/import paperwork, delivery notes, and supplier collection records.
*Safely load and secure European consignments, ensuring product integrity during long-distance transport.-distance transport.
*Communicate with European suppliers professionally, representing BBR’s standards abroad.
*Coordinate with the Fulfilment Manager, Transport Manager and Supply Chain teams to plan efficient multicounty collection routes.-country collection routes.
*Ensure all goods are delivered safely back to Basingstoke in line with agreed timelines.
Other Responsibilities
*Carry out vehicle inspections before and after journeys.
*Maintain accurate logs of mileage, inspections, deliveries, and collections.
*Provide excellent customer service at all touchpoints.
*Ensure compliance with the Working Time Directive and all UK/EU legal requirements.
*Attend CPC renewals, medicals, and company funded training as required.-funded training as required.


What You Will Bring to the Role
Essential
*Valid Category C+E (Class 1) licence.
*Minimum 1 year HGV driving experience, including multi-drop.
*Clean licence with no more than 3 points.
*Experience driving in London and the Home Counties.
*Willingness to undertake regular international driving assignments.
*Ability to manage long-distance driving schedules and overnight stays when required.-distance driving schedules and overnight stays when required.
Desirable
*Previous experience driving in Europe.
*Understanding of customs processes and cross border transport.-border transport.
*Experience handling fine wines and spirits.
*Fork lift licence
*3+ years in a customer focused driving role.-focused driving role.
Skills, Knowledge & Behaviours
*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
*Strong customer service approach.
*High level of professionalism and personal presentation.
*Flexibility to adapt to varying workloads and travel requirements.
*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: 24th February 2026
N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.