18T Delivery Driver

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading food and drink wholesaler as a driver, where you will be the backbone of our delivery team. This role offers the chance to build strong relationships with regular customers while ensuring timely deliveries. With a commitment to your career advancement, the company provides a supportive work environment and a range of exclusive benefits to enhance your work-life balance. Enjoy a varied role with opportunities for overtime and comprehensive training. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional service and want to be part of a dynamic team, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

10% off purchases at Booker

Tesco colleague discount card

Discounts on Tesco Mobile deals

Up to 30% off insurance at Tesco Bank

Free eye tests

50% off health checks

Exclusive discounts on RAC breakdown cover

Retirement savings plan (pension)

Life assurance coverage

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• At least two years of driving experience with a valid CatC / 18T Licence.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely delivery of products to customers and maintain stock levels.
• Load and unload stock efficiently while completing necessary paperwork.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Literacy Skills

Numeracy Skills

Driving Experience

Education

CatC / 18T Licence

Job description

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Booker • College Road (off Roman Road) Hereford • Apply by 09-May-2025

About the role

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

Do you want more local driving and to be a valued member of a delivery team? This may be the role for you. Working 45 hours per week, you will enjoy a varied role driving locally as well as 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 excellent service.

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

What is in it for you

At Booker, we offer a great place to work and opportunities to advance your career, along with 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, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4-day period after every four-weekly payday, thirteen times a year. Includes 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM-only deals with Tesco Mobile, plus additional deals throughout the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet, and home insurance at Tesco Bank. Terms apply.
• Free eye tests when you spend £50 or more, with 30% off glasses, contact lenses, and prescription sunglasses when spending £50 or more.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive discounts on RAC breakdown cover and other everyday purchases, including a cycle-to-work scheme.
• After 3 months, eligibility to join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme to buy Tesco shares at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) – save up to 5%, with Booker matching your contribution.
• Life assurance coverage for death in service, up to three times your annual pay.
• Health and wellbeing support, including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A comprehensive holiday package.

  Responsibilities

  Ensuring customers' shelves are stocked with necessary products. Loading stock into the vehicle at the branch and unloading at customer premises. Completing paperwork accurately.

  Requirements

  • CatC / 18T Licence
  • At least two years of driving experience
  • Previous delivery driving experience preferred
  • Ability to carry out manual deliveries
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and 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 nationwide. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five logistics sites, and six support centres.

  Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion means everyone is welcome and can be themselves at work. We support flexible working arrangements to accommodate various life circumstances and career stages.