How Driver Require Help McMullen’s Brewing & Pubs Find the Best Talent

We know just how difficult it can be to get a regular supply of experienced drivers to join your business, especially when things get busy. 

You have a schedule to stick to and customers to keep happy, and not just any driver with a licence and qualifications will do. Whether it’s temporary cover for a seasonal spike or filling permanent driving jobs, you need a safe, reliable driving team. Good-fit professional drivers you can count on every time.

Since 2000, we’ve been matching up the best in the logistics industry with the businesses that need them, like McMullen’s Brewing & Pubs.

Read to see how our partnership with McMullen’s Brewing & Pubs has led to smoother operations, timely deliveries, and happy customers.

The challenge: Finding quality, reliable drivers

McMullen’s Brewing & Pubs is a family-owned brewery and pub operator based in Hertford, and they’ve been dedicated to making exceptional quality beer since 1827. In the last 200 years, they’ve not only become a local favourite; they’ve expanded Hertfordshire and beyond, stocking over 100 pubs with their authentic heritage ales and modern Rivertown brews.

They needed a steady supply of Class 1 drivers to meet the demand for their brilliant brews, and with the ongoing HGV driver shortage across the UK, the pressure was on McMullen’s Brewing & Pubs to keep business moving.

With the stellar reputation they’ve built for quality, reliability, and top-notch service to customers and clients alike, McMullen’s Brewing & Pubs knew they couldn’t afford to have just any driver join their team. 

They needed a partner who knew the driving industry inside out; a recruitment solution who could keep them staffed with both temporary and permanent drivers that aligned with the culture of respect they’ve developed with the communities they serve. 

The solution: Supporting McMullen’s Brewing & Pubs with the right talent

Our partnership with McMullen’s Brewing & Pubs goes back over 2 decades, when Dave Valentine joined our team as a driver. Quickly proving he was more than just a safe pair of hands behind the wheel, he went on to become Distribution and Warehouse Manager for McMullen’s Brewing & Pubs. 

When Dave started his new role, he quickly realised the importance of having a reliable driver recruitment agency on hand to keep the drivers coming when they needed them. And from his time with us as a driver, he knew that Driver Require would be a good fit for McMullen’s Brewing & Pubs. He saw firsthand how the drivers that we take on are screened and vetted before they’re assigned to jobs, and continually trained to keep them performing at their best. 

Getting to know the team’s needs

We’ve done more than send drivers to McMullen’s Brewing & Pubs; we’ve built a longstanding relationship. We took the time to get to know their team, their needs, and the skills they were looking for in a team of drivers. In fact, everyone at Driver Require has visited the brewery for a full tour to really understand their operation.

McMullen’s Brewing & Pubs needed drivers with a broad range of skills, from experienced Class 1 HGV drivers to those happy to take on flexible shifts. And it wasn’t just about having the right skills on paper. It was about matching McMullen’s Brewing & Pubs with drivers who aligned with their values. Getting from A to B on time is one thing, but finding drivers that slot right into the company culture is priceless.

The result: Keeping McMullen’s Brewing & Pubs moving (and growing)

With their driver recruitment needs met and new drivers on the team, McMullen’s Brewing & Pubs can take on any job with confidence, giving them the flexibility and stability they need to expand their business further.

Streamlining jobs and saving time

Efficiency has never been higher in McMullen’s Brewing & Pubs’ operations. Once we find a suitable driver for a particular job, we send that same driver for similar jobs, too, simplifying the logistics management process and keeping the supply chain stable. No more wasting time and resources training different drivers to do the same job! 

Instead, they can focus on doing what they do best – keeping deliveries on schedule, pubs stocked up, and customers happy.

Offering flexibility and scalability 

When business spikes and McMullen’s Brewing & Pubs needs more hands on deck, we supply temporary, temp-to-perm, ad-hoc, or permanent drivers at the drop of a hat. Busy-period staffing challenges no longer slow down their business growth, leaving them free to continue delivering exceptional service to their clients and communities.

Cutting recruitment time and costs

Driver recruitment is time-costly, from screening CVs and interviewing candidates to onboarding and training new drivers. Rather than advertising and filling roles themselves, McMullen’s Brewing & Pubs trust us to source reliable, well-trained, professional drivers for them, freeing them to focus on crafting their incredible brews.

Supporting future business growth

The team already have over 100 pubs in Hertford and beyond, but with a trusty pool of skilled drivers at their disposal, they’re ready to expand even farther. With the ability to scale their logistics operations, they can keep growing, confident that they have the right drivers for the job.

“It’s a good experience. It’s not like phoning an office where you worry about who’s going to answer the phone. Everyone seems to know you, they’re very helpful in respect to the way we work here, the job we do, and they’ll always try and find the right person and the right fit for the job.” – Dave Valentine, Distribution and Warehouse Manager at McMullen’s Brewing & Pubs

A partnership that’s driving success

With their commitment to giving their customers only the best quality brews and service, it’s no wonder McMullen’s Brewing & Pubs has cemented itself as a beloved institution in the hospitality industry for nearly 200 years.

Through our partnership, we’ve been able to help keep their show on the road, supplying the right drivers at the right time so the people of Hertford and beyond can keep enjoying the best of McMullen’s Brewing & Pubs. 

We’re proud to support such a fantastic local company. Here’s to many more years of working together!