18T Delivery Driver

Tesco; Broadstairs; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food wholesaler in Broadstairs is seeking a dedicated Driver to ensure timely deliveries and build strong customer relationships. The role requires a valid Cat C licence and at least two years of driving experience. Benefits include employee discounts, retirement plans, and health support. Join a team that values customer service and local driving opportunities.

Benefits

10% off purchases at Booker

Discount at Tesco

Free eye tests

Life Assurance

Pension matching up to 5%

Health and Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Cat C / 18T Licence required.
• Previous driving experience of at least two years needed.
• Previous delivery driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customers' shelves are kept full.
• Load stock into the vehicle at the Branch.
• Unload at customer premises and complete paperwork accurately.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Positive customer service attitude

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Education

Cat C / 18T Licence

Job description

Overview

Booker • Patricia Way Unit 20, Pysons Road Industrial Estate BROADSTAIRS • Apply by 30-Sep-2025

• Overtime opportunities also available
• Fully funded CPC training hours provided

Do you want more local driving and be a valued member of a delivery team? This role involves working 45 hours per week with a varied schedule driving locally and building relationships with our regular customers.

Our drivers are the beating heart of our business and you will play a vital role in ensuring customers receive their deliveries on time and with a great service.

Working on an "Any 5 from 7" contract, shift patterns will include some weekend work.

What is in it for you

At Booker, we offer a great place to work with opportunities to grow your career and the following benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, plus 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM deals with Tesco Mobile.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco Bank. Terms apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. 30% off glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses when you spend £50 or more.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Discounted RAC breakdown cover rates and access to a discounts website including a cycle to work scheme.
• Annual Save As You Earn share scheme after 3 months service (discounted future Tesco shares).
• Retirement savings plan (pension) with Booker matching up to 5%.
• Life Assurance – death in service life cover up to three times annual pay.
• Health and Wellbeing support including 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A great holiday package.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for ensuring customers’ shelves are kept full with products needed by their customers. You’ll load stock into the vehicle at the Branch and unload at customer premises, and ensure paperwork is completed accurately.

Requirements

• Cat C / 18T Licence
• Previous driving experience (at least two years)
• Previous delivery driving experience preferred
• Ability to carry out manual deliveries
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive customer service attitude
• Good literacy and numeracy skills

About us

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler, serving independent retailers, caterers and small businesses from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, and six support centre locations across the UK.

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means everyone feels represented and can be themselves at work. We are a place where Everyone's Welcome.

We welcome conversations about flexible working. Talk to us during your application about how we may be able to support you.

We are proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed employer and are committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For accessibility support, please contact recruitment at the email address provided in the job posting.

Please note: We can only consider candidates over 18 if the role requires early morning or late evening work or involves driving and warehouse duties.

On occasions when we have high volumes of applicants, roles may close earlier than the advertised end date to manage applicants. We will only offer feedback to candidates who attend an interview.

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc but operates separately from the core Tesco business; benefits shown may differ from those at Tesco.*

For more information about us please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk