3.5T Delivery Driver

Booker; Aldershot; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a delivery driver, where your role is vital in ensuring customers receive their products on time. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for overtime and career progression. You'll be responsible for loading and unloading stock, driving locally, and building relationships with customers. With a strong emphasis on customer service, this role is perfect for those who enjoy interacting with people while driving. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes discounts and a retirement savings plan, making this an excellent opportunity for career growth.

Benefits

Colleague discount card

Health checks discount

Retirement savings plan

Life assurance coverage

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous holiday package

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Valid Cat B / 3.5T Licence required.
• Minimum two years of driving experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload stock accurately for timely deliveries.
• Maintain excellent customer service while delivering products.

Skills

Driving skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Job description

What's in it for you

At Booker, we offer a great place to work and opportunities for career progression, along with a comprehensive benefits package:

• 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% off, increasing to 15%, on most purchases at Tesco for four days after every pay day, thirteen times a year. Additional discounts include 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% off glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses on the same spend.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive discounts on RAC breakdown cover and access to a deals website for everyday savings, including a cycle-to-work scheme.
• After 3 months, eligibility to join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme, allowing you to buy Tesco shares at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) with Booker matching contributions up to 5%.
• 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 services for you and your family.
• Generous holiday package.

About the role

Overtime opportunities are available.

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

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

The role operates on an Any 5 from 7 contract, including some weekend work.

You will be responsible for

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

You will need

Cat B / 3.5T Licence

At least two years of driving experience

Delivery driving experience is preferred

Ability to carry out manual deliveries

Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive customer service attitude

Good literacy and numeracy skills