18T Delivery Driver

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

Job summary

Join a leading food and drink wholesaler as a delivery driver, where you will be at the heart of the operation, ensuring timely deliveries and building strong relationships with customers. This role offers a varied schedule and opportunities for career progression. Enjoy a supportive work environment with numerous benefits, including discounts at major retailers and health support programs. If you have a passion for driving and excellent customer service skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a dynamic team.

Benefits

10% off at Booker

Tesco colleague discount card

Discounts on Tesco Mobile deals

Up to 30% off insurance at Tesco Bank

Free eye tests and savings on glasses

50% off health checks

Discounted RAC breakdown cover

Cycle-to-work scheme

Annual Save As You Earn share scheme

Retirement savings plan with matching contributions

Qualifications

• At least two years of driving experience required.
• Must hold a Cat C / 18T Licence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customers' shelves are stocked with necessary products.
• Load stock into the vehicle and unload at customer premises.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service Attitude

Literacy Skills

Numeracy Skills

Delivery Driving Experience

Job description

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About the role

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

Do you want more local driving experience and to be a valued member of a delivery team? This role offers a varied schedule driving locally and building relationships with our regular customers.

Our drivers are the heart of our business, playing a vital role in ensuring customers receive their deliveries on time with excellent service.

This is a 7-day operation, and shift patterns may include some weekend work.

What is in it for you

At Booker, we offer a great working environment and opportunities for career progression, along with the following benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% off, 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 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% savings on glasses, contact lenses, and prescription sunglasses when spending £50 or more.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive discounted RAC breakdown cover rates.
• An exclusive deals website with 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.
• A retirement savings plan (pension), with Booker matching contributions up to 5%.
• Life assurance coverage for death in service, up to three times annual salary.
• 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, unloading at customer premises, and 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 across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five logistics sites, and support centres nationwide.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core to our values. We welcome conversations about flexible working to support our diverse workforce and their individual needs.