Class 2 Delivery Driver

Driver Hire Borders; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking local drivers to join their delivery team in Folkestone. The role involves loading products and ensuring timely delivery to customers, reflecting strong customer service values. Candidates should have a valid driving license and significant experience in delivery driving.

Benefits

Discounts at Tesco

Pension matching contributions

Health and wellbeing support

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• CatC / 18T Licence / Class 2 required.
• At least two years of driving experience needed.
• Experience in delivery driving preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely deliveries by loading stock and unloading at customer sites.
• Complete paperwork accurately.

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 and opportunities for career advancement, along with a comprehensive benefits package:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% off, increasing to 15%, at Tesco for four days after every four-weekly pay day, 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, with 30% off glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses when spending £50 or more.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive discounts on RAC breakdown cover and access to a deals website, including a cycle-to-work scheme.
• After 3 months, eligibility to join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme to buy Tesco shares at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension), with Booker matching contributions up to 5%.
• Life Assurance covering death in service, up to three times your annual pay.
• Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A competitive holiday package.

About the role

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

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

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

This is a 7-day operation; shift patterns may include weekends.

You will be responsible for

Ensuring customers' shelves are stocked with necessary products by loading stock into the vehicle at the branch and unloading at customer premises. Completing paperwork accurately is also required.

You will need

CatC / 18T Licence / Class 2

At least two years of driving experience

Experience in delivery driving preferred

Ability to carry out manual deliveries

Strong interpersonal skills and a positive customer service attitude

Good literacy and numeracy skills