3.5T Delivery Driver

Booker; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food wholesaler in the United Kingdom is hiring a local driver in Tunbridge Wells. You will be responsible for timely deliveries while building strong relationships with regular customers. The role requires a valid driving license and previous experience. Flexibility in working hours is offered. This is an engaging position in a supportive environment where everyone is welcome.

Qualifications

• Valid Cat B / 3.5T Licence required.
• Proven track record of delivery driving preferred.
• Good level of literacy and numeracy.

Responsibilities

• Drive locally as part of a delivery team.
• Ensure on-time deliveries with high service levels.
• Load and unload stock accurately.

Skills

Driving experience (at least two years)

Excellent interpersonal skills

Positive customer service attitude

Ability to carry out manual deliveries

Job description

Overview

Overtime opportunities also available. Do you want more local driving and 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 and with a great service. This is a 7 day operation; our shifts may include some weekend working.

Making sure our 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

• Drive locally as part of a delivery team and build relationships with regular customers.
• Ensure customers receive their deliveries on time and with a high level of service.
• Load stock into the vehicle at the branch and unload at customer premises.
• Complete paperwork accurately.
• This is a 7 day operation and shift patterns may include some weekend working.

Qualifications

• Cat B / 3.5T Licence
• Previous driving experience (at least two years)
• Previous experience of delivery driving 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 (DEI) 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]

Other

Please 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. On high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview. Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, but operates separately from the core Tesco business and benefits may differ. For more information about us please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk