Class 2 Delivery Driver

Booker

Pool

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 30,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

10% off purchases at Booker

Tesco colleague discount card

Health and Wellbeing support

Pension matching contributions

Exclusive access to discounted RAC rates

Holiday package

Job summary

A leading food wholesaler in the UK is seeking a Class 2 Delivery Driver to ensure timely deliveries while building customer relationships. The role requires a valid Class 2 license, and preferred delivery driving experience. Employees receive extensive training and various benefits, including discounts and retirement plans. This role offers opportunities for overtime and is part of a dynamic team focused on excellent customer service.

Qualifications

At least two years of driving experience.
Preferred experience in delivery driving.
Ability to carry out manual deliveries.

Responsibilities

Load stock into the vehicle and unload at customer premises.
Deliver locally and build relationships with regular customers.
Complete paperwork accurately and on time.

Skills

Driver's License CatC / 18T / Class 2

Delivery Driving Experience

Interpersonal Skills

Literacy and Numeracy

Manual Delivery Capability

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Class 2 Delivery Driver role at Booker.

This is a 7 day operation; shift patterns may include some weekend working. Fully funded CPC training hours provided.

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

Responsibilities

Make sure our customers are able to keep their shelves full with the products needed by their customers. You’ll be loading stock into the vehicle at the Branch and unloading at the customer premises. You’ll also need to ensure the paperwork is completed accurately.
Deliver locally and build relationships with our regular customers.
Overtime opportunities also available.

What you will need

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

About Booker

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, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK.

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, 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, i.e. 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 throughout 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 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 Us

Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) 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.

Disability Confident and Accessibility

We’re proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed employer and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact recruitment@bookergroup.com

Important information

Please note

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*

For more information about us please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk

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