Class 1 Driver

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

Job summary

Join a leading food and drink wholesaler as a Class 1 driver, where you'll play a crucial role in delivering stock to independent retailers. This physically demanding position offers opportunities for overtime and career progression. Enjoy a range of benefits, including discounts at major retailers, health and wellbeing support, and a retirement savings plan. Embrace a diverse and inclusive workplace that values flexibility and your contributions. If you're looking for a rewarding driving role with great perks, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

10% off purchases at Booker

Discounts at Tesco

Free eye test

Health checks discount

Retirement savings plan

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Comprehensive holiday package

Qualifications

• Must hold a Class 1 Licence and Driver CPC.
• Experience in multi-drop deliveries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safe delivery of stock to independent retailers.
• Perform handball and manual work, including outdoor tasks.

Skills

Customer Service

Flexibility in Work Hours

Multi-drop Deliveries

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 product at some delivery points.

What is in it for you

At Booker, we offer a great place to work and opportunities for career progression, 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, 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, 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 other deals throughout the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet, and home insurance at Tesco Bank. Terms apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. Save 30% on glasses, contact lenses, and prescription sunglasses when you spend £50 or more.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive discounted RAC breakdown cover rates.
• Access to discounted deals on everyday purchases, including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months, eligibility to 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 of 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.

Requirements

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

About us

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler, serving independent retailers, caterers, and small businesses from over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five logistics sites, and six support centres across the UK.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are core to Booker’s values. We encourage everyone to feel represented and comfortable being themselves at work. We support flexible working arrangements to accommodate various life circumstances and career stages.