Class 1 Driver

Booker; South Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail distribution company is seeking Class 1 drivers to join their Transport Team. Responsibilities include the safe delivery of stock to independent retailers while ensuring excellent customer service. Candidates must hold a Class 1 License and Driver CPC, and experience in multi-drop deliveries is preferred. The role requires flexibility in work hours and the ability to handle physical tasks outdoors. This position offers an hourly rate of £18.46 and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

10% off purchases at Booker

Discount card for Tesco

Pension plan with matching contributions

Life Assurance cover

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Class 1 Licence Holder.
• Driver CPC Holder.
• Experience in temperature-controlled food delivery is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Safety delivery of stock to independent retailers' stores.
• Manual handling and working outdoors in various weather conditions.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Flexibility in work hours and routes

Experience in multi-drop deliveries

Job description

What's in it for you

HOURLY RATE £18.46

At Booker, we offer a great place to work with opportunities for career progression, along with a comprehensive benefits package:

• 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 Tesco purchases for four days after each pay day, thirteen times a year. Includes 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 apply.
• Free eye tests when spending £50 or more, with 30% off glasses, contact lenses, and prescription sunglasses on the same spend.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive discounts on RAC breakdown cover and access to a deals website, including a cycle-to-work scheme.
• After 3 months, eligibility to join our Save As You Earn share scheme to buy Tesco shares at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) with Booker matching contributions up to 5%.
• Life Assurance providing cover of up to three times your annual salary.
• Health and wellbeing support, including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP services for you and your family.
• A competitive holiday package.

About the role

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

We are recruiting Class 1 drivers for our Transport Team at the Booker Retail Partner site. Your primary responsibility will be the safe delivery of stock to independent retailers' stores.

This role involves manual handling and can be physically demanding, including working outdoors in various weather conditions and handballing products at delivery points.

You will be responsible for

You will need

Class 1 Licence Holder

Driver CPC Holder

Excellent customer service skills

Experience in multi-drop deliveries; temperature-controlled food delivery experience is preferred but not essential

Flexibility in work hours and routes, including short-notice changes