Class 1 Driver

Booker Group; St Helens; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading wholesaler as a Class 1 Driver at Booker Group in St Helens. You will be responsible for timely deliveries, handling vehicles, and ensuring compliance with driving regulations. Flexible working hours and attractive company benefits are part of the package, making it an excellent opportunity for both experienced and newly qualified drivers.

Benefits

10% off purchases at Booker

Tesco colleague discount card after 3 months

Free eye tests and discounts on glasses

50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy

Exclusive access to discounted breakdown cover

Retirement savings plan with matching contribution

Health and wellbeing support resources

Great holiday package

Qualifications

• Experience of digital tachograph.
• Operation of Tail Lifts (desired, training provided).
• Operation of refrigerated units (desired, training provided).

Responsibilities

• Delivering caged goods on time to customers.
• Tipping and loading vehicles via manual handling.
• Multi-drop deliveries and operating Class 2 vehicles when needed.

Skills

Geographical knowledge

Effective verbal communication

Knowledge of Drivers Hours

Education

LGV 1 Licence

Driver CPC qualification

Job description

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

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

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 and reporting 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

Whats 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 Us

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from 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 always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.

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 further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact [e-mail]

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 the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Wholesale

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