Class 2 Delivery Driver

Driver Hire Borders; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking local delivery drivers to join their team in Canterbury. The role involves maintaining excellent customer relationships and ensuring timely deliveries. Candidates must possess a valid Class 2 license and have at least two years of driving experience. The position offers guaranteed career progression and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Discount opportunities at Tesco

Pension with matching contributions

Health and wellbeing support

Comprehensive holiday package

Qualifications

• Cat C / 18T Licence / Class 2 required.
• At least two years of driving experience.
• Delivery driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load stock into the vehicle and unload at customer premises.
• Ensure timely deliveries and maintain excellent service.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service attitude

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Job description

What's in it for you

At Booker, we offer a great place to work with opportunities for career progression, along with a fantastic 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 during a 4-day period after every pay day, thirteen times a year. Additional discounts include 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM-only deals with Tesco Mobile, plus other 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, sunglasses, and contact lenses when spending £50 or more.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates.
• An discounts website offering savings on everyday purchases, including a cycle-to-work scheme.
• After 3 months, eligibility to join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme, allowing you to buy Tesco shares at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) with Booker matching contributions up to 5%.
• Life Assurance providing death in service cover of up to three times your annual pay.
• Health and wellbeing support, including a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A comprehensive holiday package.

About the role

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

Are you interested in local driving and becoming a valued member of our delivery team? This role involves driving locally and building relationships with our regular customers.

Our drivers are essential to our business, ensuring timely deliveries with excellent service.

This is a 7-day operation, and shifts may include some weekends.

You will be responsible for

Ensuring customers can keep their shelves stocked with the products they need. You will load stock into the vehicle at the branch and unload at customer premises, completing paperwork accurately.

You will need

Cat C / 18T Licence / Class 2

At least two years of driving experience

Delivery driving experience preferred

Ability to carry out manual deliveries

Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive customer service attitude

Good literacy and numeracy skills