18T Delivery Driver

Booker; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a dedicated delivery driver to join their team. The role involves ensuring timely deliveries and building relationships with customers while working a 45-hour week on an Any 5 from 7 contract. Candidates should hold a Cat C Licence and have strong interpersonal skills, with prior experience in delivery driving preferred.

Benefits

10% off purchases at Booker

Tesco colleague discount card after 3 months

Free eye tests

50% off health checks

Retirement savings plan with matched contributions

Life Assurance

Comprehensive holiday package

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver required products to ensure customers can keep their shelves stocked.
• Load stock into the vehicle and unload it at customer premises.
• Complete paperwork accurately.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service attitude

Literacy

Numeracy

Job description

What's in it for you

At Booker, we offer a great place to work and opportunities for career progression, 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 Tesco purchases for four days after each pay day, thirteen times a year. Also, 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 spending £50 or more, with 30% off glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses over the same amount.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates.
• An discounts website offering savings on 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) with Booker matching contributions up to 5%.
• Life Assurance providing death in service cover of 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.

About the role

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

Are you interested in local driving and being a valued member of our delivery team? This role involves working 45 hours per week, with varied responsibilities including local deliveries and building relationships with regular customers.

Our drivers are essential to our business, ensuring timely deliveries with excellent service.

The position operates on an Any 5 from 7 contract, which may include some weekends.

You will be responsible for

Ensuring customers can keep their shelves stocked by delivering the required products. Responsibilities include loading stock into the vehicle at the branch, unloading at customer premises, and completing paperwork accurately.

You will need

• Cat C / 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