3.5T Delivery Driver

Booker; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food wholesaler in the UK is seeking drivers to ensure timely deliveries and maintain customer relationships. The role involves loading and unloading stock while providing excellent customer service. Candidates must have a valid Cat B/3.5T licence and at least two years of driving experience. The company promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace and offers flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Inclusive workplace

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• At least two years of driving experience.
• Previous delivery driving experience is preferred.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Load stock into the vehicle at the Branch.
• Deliver to customers to ensure shelves are stocked.
• Complete all required paperwork accurately.

Skills

Customer service attitude

Excellent interpersonal skills

Manual handling

Education

Cat B / 3.5T Licence

Job description

Overview

Overtime opportunities also available. Do you want more local driving and be a valued member of a delivery team? This role involves 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 a great service. This is a 7 day operation, and our shift patterns may include some weekend working.

You will help ensure customers are able to keep their shelves full with the products needed by their customers. You’ll be loading stock into the vehicle at the Branch and unloading at the customer premises. You’ll also need to ensure the paperwork is completed accurately.

Responsibilities

• Load stock into the vehicle at the Branch and unload at customer premises.
• Deliver to customers to keep shelves stocked and ensure on-time delivery with good service.
• Complete all required paperwork accurately.

Qualifications

• Cat B / 3.5T Licence
• Previous driving experience (at least two years)
• Previous delivery driving experience is preferred
• Ability to carry out manual deliveries
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive customer service attitude
• Good level of literacy and numeracy

About Booker

Booker is the UK\'s leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK.

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.

We’re proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed employer and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact [e-mail]

Note: We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles. Some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date due to high volumes of applications; feedback is provided to those who attend an interview.

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, but operated separately from the core Tesco business, and benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco.*

For more information about us please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk