Class 2 Delivery Driver

Booker; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wholesaler in the UK, Booker, is seeking a delivery driver to join their team in Eastleigh. This vital role involves local driving, loading and unloading products, and providing top-notch service to regular customers. The position offers comprehensive training and numerous employee benefits, making it an excellent career choice for those with a strong customer service attitude.

Benefits

10% off purchases at Booker

Discounts at Tesco after 3 months of service

Free eye tests

50% off health checks

Employee Assistance Programme

Retirement savings plan

Life Assurance

Comprehensive holiday package

Qualifications

• At least two years of driving experience.
• Class 2 license (CatC / 18T Licence).
• Previous delivery driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customers' shelves are stocked with necessary products.
• Load stock into the vehicle and unload at customer premises.
• Complete paperwork accurately.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Job description

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Booker • Woodside Road EASTLEIGH • Apply by 30-May-2025

About the role

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

Do you want more local driving and to be a valued member of a delivery team? This may be the role for you. You will enjoy a varied role driving locally as well as building relationships with our regular customers.

Our drivers are the beating heart of our business, and you will play a vital role in ensuring customers receive their deliveries on time with great service.

This is a 7-day operation; our shift patterns may include some weekend working.

What is in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and offering opportunities for career growth, we also provide the following benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months of service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for four days after every pay period, thirteen times a year. Also, 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM-only deals with Tesco Mobile, plus additional 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; 30% off glasses, prescription sunglasses, and contact lenses when spending £50 or more.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive discounted RAC breakdown cover rates.
• An exclusive deals website saving money on everyday purchases, including a cycle-to-work scheme.
• After 3 months, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme to buy Tesco shares at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) – save up to 5%; Booker matches your contribution.
• Life Assurance – cover for death in service up to three times your annual pay.
• Health and Wellbeing support, including 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A comprehensive holiday package.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for ensuring customers can keep their shelves stocked with necessary products. Your duties include loading stock into the vehicle at the branch, unloading at customer premises, and completing paperwork accurately.

Requirements

• CatC / 18T Licence / Class 2
• At least two years of driving experience
• Previous delivery driving experience preferred
• Ability to carry out manual deliveries
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive customer service attitude
• Good literacy and numeracy skills

About us

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler, serving independent retailers, caterers, and small businesses across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five logistics sites, and six support centres nationwide.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are at the heart of Booker. We want everyone to feel represented and comfortable being themselves at work. We support flexible working arrangements and welcome conversations about how we can accommodate your needs.