JOB NEWS: Vaux Brewery Is Hiring A Delivery Driver In Sunderland On A Part-Time Basis.
Employer: Vaux Brewery
Location: Roker, Sunderland SR6, covering the North East
Salary: From £27,000 Per Year, Pro Rata
Working Pattern: Wednesday to Friday, with occasional additional hours during busy periods
Benefits: Staff Discounts, Full Training And Potential Bonus For New Business Sales.
About The Role
Vaux Brewery is looking for a reliable, friendly and hardworking Delivery Driver to deliver kegs, casks and packaged beer to pubs, bars, restaurants and other customers across the North East.
The role also involves building customer relationships, taking repeat orders, identifying sales opportunities and supporting the brewery team when required.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver beer products to customers across the North East.
- Safely load, unload and handle kegs, casks, cans and bottles weighing 10–50kg or more.
- Plan delivery routes and meet agreed delivery times.
- Collect empty kegs and casks and maintain accurate container records.
- Complete delivery paperwork and obtain proof-of-delivery signatures.
- Carry out daily vehicle checks and keep the van clean and roadworthy.
- Build relationships with customers and identify opportunities for repeat orders and additional sales.
- Support canning, bottling, picking, packing and dispatching orders when needed.
- Help maintain an organised warehouse and cold store.
Requirements
- Full UK driving licence with a good driving record.
- Must meet the vehicle insurer’s current requirement that drivers are aged 25 or over.
- Physical fitness to handle heavy kegs and casks safely.
- Reliability, punctuality and good organisational skills.
- A friendly, professional manner and confidence when dealing with customers.
- Good knowledge of the North East or the ability to learn local routes quickly.
Previous experience in drinks delivery, multi-drop driving, hospitality, sales or customer service would be beneficial. An interest in craft beer, cellar knowledge, manual handling training or forklift training would also be an advantage.
Additional Information
Full training will be provided on Vaux’s beers, brewery processes and safe handling procedures. This is an opportunity to work with an independent Sunderland brewery.
How To Apply
Send your CV and a short note explaining why you would like to join Vaux Brewery to jobs@vaux.beer.
Closing Date: 19 October 2026
To Apply: To apply, click here
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