Dray Operative

Join us at Greene King the country's leading pub company and brewer, where our mission is to pour happiness into lives and become the pride of great British hospitality. We have something special, deeply rooted in our 220-year brewing and pub history, creating the business we are proudly known for today. Still today our 39,000 strong team are the guardians of what’s wholly British, the pub experience. 

As a Dray Operative, you'll hold a central role in our operations, ensuring the seamless delivery and distribution of our beers. From the first load to the last, you'll continue to help raise the bar by demonstrating the spirit of consideration and commitment that defines the team. Embracing the challenge of early starts, your dedication ensures our beverages reach their destinations promptly and with the highest level of service. 

Your role as a Dray Operative 

• Provide excellent customer service whilst maintaining professionalism and courtesy. 

• Safely manual handling of materials and products/wines/beers/spirits/soft drinks when loading and unloading in accordance with procedures. 

• Adhere to legislative, company, and departmental protocols, including health and safety. 

• Collaborate with the team to meet goals and KPIs, and fulfil extra tasks assigned by your manager. 

• Accurately checking goods upon delivery to ensure top-notch quality and reliability.  

What you’ll bring... 

• Physical ability and skill to follow specific instructions for the safe handling of large products during multi-drop deliveries.  

• Efficiency in loading and unloading procedures, prioritising customer satisfaction.  

• Ability to adapt to a variety of client requirements, as well as expertise in communication with both team members and customers. 

• A customer-focused mindset, willing to adjust work patterns as needed to professionally represent the company to customers.  

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…

You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career. 
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels. – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £1,500 for referring them!
• Wage Stream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
• Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with three mobile along with many more…