Class 2 Driver

Booker Group; Erith; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Booker colleague card

Tesco discount card

Tesco Mobile deals

Car, home insurance discounts

Eye test discounts

Health checks

RAC breakdown discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Save As You Earn shares

Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Booker Group is seeking experienced Class 2 drivers to join our Transport Team at a Booker Retail Partner site in the United Kingdom. You will be responsible for the safe delivery of stock to independent retailers, with 45–48 hours per week across five days.

The role involves manual handling, handball, and working outdoors in various weather conditions. Applicants should hold a Class 2 licence with Driver CPC and be capable of multi-drop deliveries with a focus on customer service.

Qualifications

• Class 2 Licence held with Driver CPC compliance.
• Experience delivering to multiple retailers is preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours and handle manual handling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver stock to Booker Retail Partner stores safely and efficiently.
• Drive air-conditioned vehicles and manage daily routes.
• Assist with loading/unloading and handball where required.
• Maintain good, professional customer service at all times.

Skills

Class 2 Licence

Driver CPC

Excellent customer service

Multi-drop delivery

Education

None

Job description

• Fully funded CPC training hours provided

We're recruiting for Class 2 drivers to join our Transport Team at our Booker Retail Partner site. In this position, you will be responsible for the safe delivery of stock to our independent retailers stores.

This role is 45-48 hours per week, over 5 days, Monday to Friday or Tuesday to Saturday with a start window of 4am to 7am.

Our Class 2 jobs do require handball and manual work which can be a physically demanding. This includes working outside in adverse weather conditions and handballing product at some of the delivery points.

Main Responsibilities

• Air conditioned vehicles
• 30 minute paid break
• We will keep your CPC updated with training provided
• More to be discussed upon application

Our drivers are a vital part of our business. You’ll drive your vehicle to our Retailers’ stores and deliver caged goods to them. You may also be taking backhauls to the depot on your return. This is a manual role so we do need you to be physically able to move cages and lift goods.

We’re are looking for experienced Class 2 drivers based in our Booker Retail Partners site. 48 hours per week, various shift patterns available.

You will need

Class 2 Licence Holder

Driver CPC Holder

Ability to deliver excellent customer service

Experience of multi-drop; temperature controlled food deliveries preferred, but not essential

Available to work 48 hours a week (overtime available)

Routes vary daily and therefore successful applicants will need to be flexible in work and hours of work (including at short notice)

What's in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of 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, a 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, ie. 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 through-out 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 annual 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.

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.

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) 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.

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*

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