Class 2 Driver

Booker Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Booker colleague card

Tesco colleague discounts

Health & wellbeing support

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

Booker Limited is seeking a local delivery driver with a Class 2 licence to join our London delivery team. You will drive 45 hours per week, serving regular customers and ensuring on-time, friendly service.

The role includes weekend shifts on an Any 5 from 7 pattern, overtime opportunities, and training; you can earn up to £45,600 per year. You’ll be the face of Booker with a professional appearance and customer focus.

Qualifications

• Class 2 driving licence required with multi-drop experience.
• Strong customer service and professional conduct.
• Knowledge of health & safety best practices on deliveries.
• Familiarity with delivery equipment and vehicle policies.
• Reliable, resilient and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver locally to regular customers and ensure on-time service.
• Safely load, drive and unload goods while maintaining vehicle cleanliness.
• Follow company policies, GDPR guidelines and safety protocols.
• Represent Booker positively as the face of the business.
• Assist with branch tasks when not on the road.

Skills

Class 2 driving

Customer service

Health & safety

PDA familiarity

Tools

PDA

Job description

Do you want more local driving and be a valued member of a delivery team? This may be the role for you.

Working 45 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.

Compensation and Benefits

• Overtime opportunities also available
• Fully funded CPC training hours provided
• Working on an "Any 5 from 7" contract, our shift patterns will include some weekend working.
• You’ll have the opportunity to earn up to £45,600 annually

What is in it for you, 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.
• Class 2 vehicle knowledge.
• Understanding of the safe use of delivery equipment.
• Knowledge of the vehicle defect policy.
• Previous use of PDA preferable.
• Resilience.
• A positive outlook with great customer service skills.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• Previous Class 2 experience, multi drop preferred.

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're proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed Leader 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 [email protected]

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.

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