Branch Assistant

Tesco; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food wholesaler is seeking motivated individuals to join their team in Canterbury. This role involves providing excellent customer service and operating in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be 17+ and demonstrate a positive attitude. Benefits include various discounts, health checks, and a retirement savings plan.

Benefits

10% off purchases at Booker

15% off most purchases at Tesco

Discounts on Tesco Mobile deals

Car, pet, and home insurance discounts

Free eye tests

50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy

Access to discounted RAC breakdown cover

Cycle to work scheme

Retirement savings plan

Life Assurance

Health and Wellbeing support

Holiday package

Responsibilities

• Ensure customers are served quickly and efficiently.
• Help customers find what they need.
• Keep shelves stocked and provide friendly service.
• Handle deliveries and accurately pick items.

Skills

Can do attitude

Passion for customer service

Willingness to go the extra mile

Punctuality and proper presentation

Job description

Overview

Booker • Broad Oak Road CANTERBURY • Apply by 03-Nov-2025

We are looking for someone with a real can-do attitude who is passionate about delivering excellent customer service and willing to go the extra mile for our customers. Working as part of a team you will be working in a dynamic, fast paced environment where no two days are the same.

We are 5/7 day operation, (check our website for specific opening times.)

We only recruit individuals who are aged 17 and over

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for ensuring customers are back in their own business as quickly as possible, helping them find what they need, keeping shelves stocked, providing speed of service through the tills, and ensuring a friendly goodbye. You may also be required to handle deliveries and accurately pick items as needed.

What is in it for you

At Booker, we offer a great place to work and opportunities to advance your career, including 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 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 pay day, i.e. thirteen times a year. Also 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, plus further 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, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
• Discounted deals on an exclusive website including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join the Save As You Earn share scheme to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - death in service cover up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A great holiday package

You will need

• A can do attitude
• A passion for customer service
• Be willing to go the extra mile
• Always be there, on time and properly presented

About us

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, with 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 want you to feel represented and be yourself at work. We are a place where Everyone's Welcome.

We know life looks different for each of us. We welcome conversations about flexible working. Talk to us during your application about how we may be able to support you, including on matters such as caring responsibilities, retirement, or other life events.

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 information on accessibility support, please contact [e-mail]

Notes

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 occasions with high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date to manage applicants. We will only provide feedback to candidates who attend an interview.

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, but operates separately from the core Tesco business; benefits offered may differ from Tesco*

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