Class 2 Driver

Booker Group plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague card

Tesco discounts

Tesco Mobile deals

Insurance discounts

Eye tests

Health checks

RAC discounts

Cycle to work

Save as you earn

Pension

Life assurance

Job summary

Booker Group plc is seeking a Driver to join our delivery team at Anchor and Hope Lane, London, Charlton. You will drive locally, building relationships with regular customers and working a 45-hour week on an Any 5 from 7 rota, with weekend shifts.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including colleague discounts at Booker and Tesco, pension, health support, and a Save As You Earn scheme. Road safety, professionalism and customer service are core to the role.

Qualifications

• Must have Class 2 vehicle knowledge and safe handling of delivery equipment.
• Familiarity with the vehicle defect policy and reporting defects promptly.
• PDA experience preferred to manage deliveries and routes.
• Demonstrates resilience, customer service skills and composure under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Smart, professional appearance and representation as the face of Booker.
• Safely drive and maintain a clean vehicle, inside and out.
• Use delivery equipment (cages, straps, tail lift) safely.
• Know the vehicle defect policy and report issues.
• Assess H&S risks during deliveries for safe, timely arrivals.
• Load/unload goods at customer premises safely.
• Adhere to company policies and GDPR guidelines.
• Lead by example and uphold Booker values and conduct.
• Support branch tasks when not on the road (vehicle care, loading).

Skills

Class 2 vehicle knowledge

Safe delivery equipment usage

Vehicle defect policy

PDA familiarity

Resilience

Customer service

Under pressure work

Tools

PDA

Job description

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You'll have the opportunity to earn up to £45,600

Working Hours:

45

Location:

Anchor and Hope Lane London, Charlton

Closing Date:

23/10/2026

Job Category:

Driver

Dept/Region:

Region 7

Business Area:

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.
• A great holiday package

About the role

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

Do you want more local driving and be a valued member of a delivery team? This may be the role for you. Working45 hours per week 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 and with a great service.

Working on an “Any 5 from 7” contract, our shift patterns will include some weekend working.

You will be responsible for

• A smart and professional personal appearance, role modelling ‘The Face of Booker’ at all times.
• Safely driving a clean and presentable vehicle, inside and out.
• The safe and careful use of delivery equipment such as cages, bars, straps, tail lift etc.
• Knowledge of vehicle defects and the vehicle defect policy.
• Assessing H&S risks at all times whilst on deliveries, ensuring a safe, accurate and timely delivery every time.
• Safe loading and unloading the vehicle at customer premises.
• Ensuring that company policies and processes are adhered to.
• Working in line with GDPR guidelines at all times.
• Leading by example and living the Booker Code of Business Conduct and Win Together behaviours.
• Supporting branch function whilst not on the road, such as keeping the vehicle clean, picking, wrapping and loading.

You will need

• Class 2 vehicle knowledge.
• Understanding of the safe use of delivery equipment.
• Knowledge of the vehicle defect policy.
• Previous use of PDApreferable.
• Resilience.
• A positive outlook with great customer service skills.
• The ability to work under pressure.

About The Company

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, 8 distribution centres, 5 Best Food Logistics sites, as well as 6 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.

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*