Class 1 Driver

Booker; St Helens; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the logistics field is seeking Class 1 Drivers at RDC2 Haydock. This role offers flexible working hours, a strong support package including discounts, and the opportunity to work with a talented team. Candidates must hold an LGV 1 licence and have a good geographical awareness.

Benefits

10% off purchases at Booker

Discounts through Tesco colleague card

Free eye tests and health checks

Life Assurance coverage

Pension contribution matching

Qualifications

• Experience of digital tachograph necessary.
• Driver CPC qualification with ongoing training provided.
• Newly Qualified drivers will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Delivering caged goods on time to customers.
• Tipping and loading vehicles manually.
• Multi-drop deliveries and keeping fleet clean.

Skills

Geographical knowledge

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

LGV 1 Licence

Driver CPC qualification

Job description

What's in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of 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, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out 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
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you 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 - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A great holiday package

About the role

Exciting opportunities have arisen at RDC2 Haydock Class 1 Drivers to work either:

• 45Hrs over 5 Days (any 5 from 7 Days)
• Part Time Hours available if preferred
• Flexible Start times, to be agreed at Interview Stage
• Weekend working will form part of shift pattern (Weekend Premium applied)

You will be responsible for

Delivering caged goods on time to direct to customers within the site area & network

Tipping and loading vehicles at customer locations through manual handling

Collection of backloads from 3 rd party suppliers when required

Multi-drop deliveries

Drive & operate Class 2 vehicles when required.

Effective verbal and written communication with site and external customers

Knowledge of Drivers Hours and WTD, ensuring legality at all times.

Keeping our fleet clean & tidy, damage free andreporting of all vehicle defects

You will need

LGV 1 Licence

Experience of digital tachograph

Geographical knowledge

Operation of Tail Lifts (Desired but training can be given)

Operation of refrigerated units (Desired but training can be given)

Driver CPC qualification Yearly ongoing DCPC training is provided

Newly Qualified drivers will be considered