Class 2 Driver

Booker; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is looking for Class 2 drivers to join their Transport Team in Hemel Hempstead. The role involves ensuring the safe delivery of stock to independent retailers, requiring manual handling and excellent customer service skills. Candidates should hold a Class 2 Licence and Driver CPC qualification, with opportunities for overtime and career advancement.

Benefits

Overtime opportunities

Fully funded CPC training hours

Discounts on purchases at Booker

Pension plan with company matching

Health and Wellbeing support

Comprehensive holiday package

Qualifications

• Class 2 Licence required.
• Driver CPC qualification is mandatory.
• Experience with multi-drop deliveries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and timely deliveries to retail stores.
• Maintain vehicle safety and cleanliness.
• Provide excellent customer service during deliveries.

Skills

Customer service

Manual handling

Flexibility

Education

Class 2 Licence

Driver CPC qualification

Job description

What's in it for you

At Booker, we offer a great place to work with opportunities for career advancement, along with a fantastic benefits package:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months of service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for four days after every four-weekly payday, thirteen times a year. Also, 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM-only deals with Tesco Mobile, plus additional deals throughout the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet, and home insurance at Tesco Bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye tests when spending £50 or more, with 30% off glasses, prescription sunglasses, and contact lenses when spending £50 or more.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates.
• An exclusive deals and discounts website, saving money on everyday purchases, including a cycle-to-work scheme.
• After 3 months of service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme, allowing you to buy Tesco shares at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5%, with Booker matching your contributions.
• Life Assurance - coverage for death in service, up to three times your annual pay.
• Health and Wellbeing support, including a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A comprehensive holiday package.

About the role

Additional benefits include overtime opportunities and fully funded CPC training hours.

We are recruiting Class 2 drivers to join our Transport Team at our Booker Retail Partner site. You will be responsible for the safe delivery of stock to our independent retailers' stores.

This role involves manual handling and physical work, which can be demanding. It includes working outdoors in various weather conditions and handballing products at delivery points.

You will be responsible for

• Ensuring safe and timely deliveries to retail stores.
• Maintaining vehicle safety and cleanliness.
• Providing excellent customer service during deliveries.

You will need

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