18T Delivery Driver

ENGINEERINGUK; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated local drivers to join their delivery team. This role offers the chance to build strong relationships with regular customers while ensuring their shelves are stocked with essential products. With a focus on excellent customer service and timely deliveries, you will work a flexible shift pattern that includes weekends. Enjoy various benefits, including a comprehensive holiday package and a retirement savings plan. If you have a passion for driving and customer interaction, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Retirement Savings Plan

Health and Wellbeing Support

Comprehensive Holiday Package

Discounts on Tesco Purchases

Discounted RAC Breakdown Cover

CPC Training Hours

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• At least two years of driving experience required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive customer service attitude.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely deliveries and excellent service to customers.
• Load and unload stock at customer premises.

Skills

Driving Experience

Customer Service

Literacy Skills

Numeracy Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Cat C / 18T Licence

Job description

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What's in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and offering opportunities for career advancement, we also provide 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 of service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for four days after every pay day, thirteen times a year. Plus 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM-only deals with Tesco Mobile, along with additional deals throughout the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet, and home insurance at Tesco Bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye tests when you spend £50 or more, with 30% off on glasses, prescription sunglasses, and contact lenses when spending £50 or more.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates.
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving money on everyday purchases, including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months of service, eligibility to join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme, allowing you to buy Tesco shares at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) – save up to 5%, with Booker matching your contributions.
• Life Assurance – cover for death in service, up to three times your annual pay.
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources, including a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A comprehensive holiday package.

About the role

• Overtime opportunities are available.
• Fully funded CPC training hours provided.

Are you interested in local driving and being a valued member of a delivery team? This role involves working 45 hours per week, with varied responsibilities including local driving and building relationships with regular customers. Our drivers are essential to our business, ensuring timely deliveries and excellent service.

The position operates on an "Any 5 from 7" shift pattern, which includes some weekend work.

Responsibilities

Ensure customers receive the products they need to keep their shelves stocked. Load stock into the vehicle at the branch and unload at customer premises. Complete paperwork accurately.

Requirements

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