Class 1 Driver- Part Time Nights

Booker Group plc; Haydock; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Booker colleague discount

Tesco discount cards

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Health & wellbeing support

Job summary

Booker Group plc is hiring for a HGV driver at its Haydock Distribution Centre. The role involves single drop deliveries using Class 1 vehicles, 27–36 hours per week, with start times between 17:30 and 19:30. Sundays and Fridays may appear in the shift pattern.

You will deliver to 198 cash and carry stores and partner retailers, ensuring paperwork and vehicle readiness. Applicants must hold a Class 1 licence and CPC qualification, with a strong focus on customer service.

Qualifications

• Class 1 Licence Holder.
• CPC qualified to be considered for the role.
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service.
• Experience with temperature controlled food deliveries preferred but not essential.
• Routes vary daily; applicants must be flexible with work hours and short notice changes.
• Any licence points rules as per role requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safely deliver stock to Booker cash and carry stores and retail partners.
• Complete paperwork after each delivery.
• Ensure vehicle is in good condition at start and end of shift.
• Work autonomously and as part of the transport team.

Skills

Class 1 Licence

CPC qualification

Customer service

Flexible schedule

Job description

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Evenings/Nights - 17:30-19:30 start times

Competitive

Working Hours:

27 - 36

Location:

79 Hall Wood Ave, Haydock

Closing Date:

23/10/2026

Job Category:

Driver

Dept/Region:

RDC2 - Haydock

Business Area:

Booker Distribution

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

• We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Distribution Centre in Haydock as a HGV driver. This NEW opportunity will involve single drop deliveries. Using Class 1 vehicles.
• 27 - 36 Hours Per Week over 3 or 4 Evenings/Nights.
• Class 1 driving only, No Class 2 work.
• Start times between 17:30 - 19:30
• Sundays and Fridays will be included in any agreed shift pattern.

You will be responsible for

The safe delivery of stock to our 198 cash and carry stores PLUS our retail partner stores.

Ensuring all paperwork is completed after delivery

That your vehicle is in good condition at the start and finish of your shift

Working autonomously as well as part of the wider transport team

You will need

Class 1 Licence Holder

All applicants must be CPC qualified to be considered for this role

Ability to deliver excellent customer service

Experience of 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)

Applicants will not be considered if they have more than 6 points on their licence, 'Careless Driving', prosecution for mobile phone use or drink driving or have failed to comply with 'Construction of Use'.

About The Company

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, 8 distribution centres, 5 Best Food Logistics sites, as well as 6 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 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*