3.5T Delivery Driver

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

Job summary

Join a leading food and drink wholesaler as a local delivery driver, where you will be the heart of the operation, ensuring timely deliveries and building strong relationships with customers. This role offers the chance to enjoy varied driving tasks while being part of a supportive team. With opportunities for overtime and a range of employee benefits, including discounts and a retirement savings plan, this position is perfect for those who value community and service. If you have a passion for driving and customer interaction, this role is an excellent fit for you.

Benefits

10% off purchases at Booker

Discount card for Tesco

Free eye tests

Health checks at Tesco Pharmacy

Retirement savings plan

Life Assurance

Health and Wellbeing support

Comprehensive holiday package

Exclusive deals and discounts website

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Load stock into the vehicle and unload at customer premises.
• Complete paperwork accurately for deliveries.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Literacy Skills

Numeracy Skills

Driving Experience

Job description

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Booker • Parkway Avenue SHEFFIELD • Apply by 15-May-2025

About the role

Overtime opportunities also available.

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 with great service.

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

What is in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and offering opportunities for career progression, we also provide 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 of service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4-day period after every four-weekly payday, i.e., thirteen times a year. In addition, 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 and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, contact lenses, and prescription sunglasses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates.
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases, including a cycle-to-work scheme.
• After 3 months of service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme, allowing you to buy Tesco shares at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5%, and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - cover for death in service up to three times your annual pay.
• Health and Wellbeing support, including a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A comprehensive holiday package.

Responsibilities

Ensuring customers' shelves are stocked with necessary products by loading stock into the vehicle at the branch and unloading at customer premises. 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 across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centers, five Best Food Logistics sites, and six support centers nationwide.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker mean we want everyone to feel represented and able to be themselves at work. We welcome conversations about flexible working arrangements to support your needs.