18T Delivery Driver

Booker; Ripon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK wholesaler, Booker, is seeking a Delivery Driver based in Ripon. The role offers local driving opportunities with a focus on community relationships and timely deliveries. Employees will benefit from various discounts and a comprehensive holiday package in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

10% off purchases at Booker

Discounts at Tesco after three months

Free eye tests

Health and Wellbeing support

Comprehensive holiday package

Qualifications

• At least two years of driving experience.
• Delivery driving experience preferred.
• Ability to carry out manual deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring customers can keep their shelves stocked with the products they need.
• Loading stock into the vehicle and unloading at the customer premises.
• Completing paperwork accurately.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Positive customer service attitude

Good literacy skills

Good numeracy skills

Job description

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Booker • Ripon Road HARROGATE • Apply by 16-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. 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.

This is a 7-day operation; our shift patterns may include some weekend work.

What is 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 purchases at Tesco for four days after each 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, plus other 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% savings on glasses, contact lenses, and prescription sunglasses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive discounted RAC breakdown cover rates.
• An exclusive deals website offering savings on everyday purchases, including a cycle-to-work scheme.
• After 3 months, you can join our 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 contributions.
• Life Assurance — cover 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 can keep their shelves stocked with the products they need. Loading stock into the vehicle at the branch and unloading at the customer premises. Completing 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 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, distribution centers, and support sites across the UK.

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, and welcome everyone to be themselves at work. We support flexible working to accommodate different life circumstances and career stages.