Class 1 Driver

ENGINEERINGUK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Class 1 drivers to join their Transport Team. This role involves the safe delivery of stock to independent retailers, requiring a Class 1 Licence and Driver CPC. Candidates should be prepared for physically demanding work, including manual handling and flexibility with routes and hours. The company offers a supportive environment with opportunities for overtime and training. Join a team where your contributions are valued and make a difference in the logistics sector, ensuring excellent customer service and timely deliveries.

Benefits

Colleague discount card

Health checks at Tesco Pharmacy

Retirement savings plan

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Holiday package

Qualifications

• Class 1 Licence and Driver CPC required for the role.
• Experience in temperature-controlled food deliveries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe delivery of stock to independent retailers.
• Involves manual work and flexibility in routes and hours.

Skills

Customer Service

Flexibility

Manual Handling

Education

Class 1 Licence

Driver CPC

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

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

We will keep your CPC updated with training provided. More to be discussed upon application.

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 do require handball and manual work which can be physically demanding. This includes working outside in adverse weather conditions and handballing product at some of the delivery points.

You will need

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.

Routes vary daily and therefore successful applicants will need to be flexible in work and hours of work (including at short notice).