3.5T Delivery Driver

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated local drivers to join their delivery team. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career progression. As a vital part of the operation, drivers ensure timely deliveries while building strong relationships with customers. The position involves loading and unloading stock, maintaining excellent service standards, and working in a 7-day operation that may include weekends. If you have a passion for driving and customer service, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Colleague discount card

Health checks discount

Pension plan with matching contributions

Life assurance coverage

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Discounted insurance offers

Competitive holiday package

Qualifications

• At least two years of driving experience required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive customer service attitude.

Responsibilities

• Loading stock into the vehicle and unloading at customer premises.
• Completing paperwork accurately for deliveries.

Skills

Driving experience

Customer service skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Cat B / 3.5T Licence

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Job Location and Application Deadline

Booker • College Road (off Roman Road) Hereford • Apply by 15-May-2025

About the Role

Are you interested in local driving and becoming a valued member of our delivery team? This role offers variety, including local driving and building relationships with our regular customers.

Our drivers are essential to our business, ensuring customers receive their deliveries on time with excellent service.

This is a 7-day operation, and our shift patterns may include some weekends.

What is in it for You

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

• 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% during a 4-day period after each pay day, thirteen times a year. Plus 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM-only deals with Tesco Mobile and 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, contact lenses, and prescription sunglasses on the same spend.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Discounted RAC breakdown cover.
• Access to a deals website with savings on everyday purchases and a cycle-to-work scheme.
• After 3 months, eligibility to join our Save As You Earn share scheme at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) with Booker matching contributions up to 5%.
• Life assurance coverage of up to three times your annual pay.
• Health and wellbeing support, including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP services.
• Competitive holiday package.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Cat B / 3.5T Licence
• At least two years of driving experience
• Previous delivery driving experience preferred
• Ability to carry out manual deliveries
• Excellent interpersonal skills with 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, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, and six support centres across the UK.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Booker, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels welcome and able to be themselves. We support flexible working arrangements to accommodate different life circumstances and needs.