Class 1 Driver

Booker; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Booker as a Class 1 driver, responsible for delivering stock to independent retailers. The role includes physical tasks such as handballing products and may require flexibility with hours and routes. Enjoy various benefits including employee discounts and comprehensive support.

Benefits

10% off purchases at Booker

Discounts at Tesco after 3 months

Free eye tests with purchase

50% off health checks

Life Assurance coverage

Retirement savings plan

Access to discounted services

Holiday package

Qualifications

• Class 1 Licence Holder required.
• Driver CPC Holder required.
• Experience of multi-drop deliveries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe delivery of stock to independent retailers.
• Involves handball and manual work, including outdoor conditions.

Skills

Customer Service

Flexibility

Education

Class 1 Licence

Driver CPC

Job description

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Booker • 4 Maxted Road Hemel Hempstead • Apply by 07-May-2025

About the role

• Overtime opportunities also available
• Fully funded CPC training hours provided

We're recruiting for Class 1 drivers to join our Transport Team at our Booker Retail Partner site. In this position, you will be responsible for the safe delivery of stock to our independent retailers' stores.

Our Class 1 jobs require handball and manual work, which can be physically demanding. This includes working outside in adverse weather conditions and handballing products at some delivery points.

What is in it for you

At Booker, we offer a great place to work and opportunities to advance your career, along with 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 pay day, 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 tests when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% on glasses, prescription sunglasses, and contact lenses when you spend £50 or more.
• 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%, with Booker matching your contribution.
• Life Assurance - coverage 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 great holiday package.

Requirements

• Class 1 Licence Holder
• Driver CPC Holder
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service
• Experience of multi-drop; temperature-controlled food deliveries preferred but not essential
• Flexibility in work and hours, including short notice changes, as routes vary daily

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 centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, and six support centres nationwide.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are core to Booker. We aim to create a workplace where everyone feels represented and free to be themselves. We also support flexible working arrangements to accommodate various life circumstances.