Class 2 Driver

Booker Group; Eastleigh; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading wholesaler is seeking Class 2 drivers for their Transport Team. The role involves delivering stock to independent retailers, requiring manual handling and excellent customer service skills. The company offers competitive pay, flexible working hours, and various employee benefits, including discounts and a retirement savings plan.

Benefits

10% off purchases at Booker

Tesco colleague discount card

Free eye test

Discounted RAC breakdown cover

Retirement savings plan

Life Assurance

Health and wellbeing support

Comprehensive holiday package

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-drop deliveries preferred.
• Availability to work 48 hours a week with overtime potential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver stock safely to independent retailers' stores.
• Manual handling and working outdoors in various weather conditions.

Skills

Customer Service

Flexibility

Education

Class 2 Licence

Driver CPC qualification

Job description

Job Description

What's in it for you

HOURLY RATE £17.17 - DAYS

START TIMES BETWEEN 06:00 - 10:00

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to advance your career, we offer 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, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for four days after each pay day, thirteen times a year. Plus, 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM-only deals with Tesco Mobile and other deals throughout the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet, and home insurance at Tesco Bank. Terms apply.
• Free eye test when spending £50 or more, with 30% off glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses on the same spend.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Discounted RAC breakdown cover rates.
• Access to a deals website and cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months, eligibility for the 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: cover for death in service up to three times annual pay.
• Health and wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP.
• A comprehensive holiday package.

About the role

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

We are hiring Class 2 drivers for our Transport Team at our Booker Retail Partner site. The role involves delivering stock safely to independent retailers' stores.

The job requires manual handling and can be physically demanding, including working outdoors in various weather conditions and handling products at delivery points.

You will need

• Class 2 Licence
• Driver CPC qualification
• Excellent customer service skills
• Experience in multi-drop deliveries; experience with temperature-controlled food deliveries is preferred but not essential
• Availability to work 48 hours a week, with overtime potential
• Flexibility in work hours and routes, including short-notice changes

About The Company

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

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, striving to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and able to be themselves. We support flexible working arrangements and are committed to accessible recruitment processes. We are a Disability Confident employer.

Please note that candidates must be over 18 for roles involving early mornings, late evenings, or working in certain areas such as warehouse or alcohol sections. Roles may close early during high application volumes. We only provide feedback to interviewed candidates.

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc but operates separately, with distinct benefits.*