Class 2 Driver

Driver Hire Borders; Luton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Driver Hire Borders is seeking an 18-tonne driver to join their team at the UK's largest wholesaler. The role involves making daily deliveries while maintaining high standards of customer service. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive training, providing a stable work environment with attractive benefits.

Benefits

Colleague discounts at Tesco

Free eye tests and discounts on glasses

Health checks at Tesco Pharmacy

Retirement savings plan

Life assurance coverage

Health and wellbeing support

Attractive holiday package

Qualifications

• Cat C/18T license with at least two years of driving experience.
• Multi-drop experience preferred but training provided.
• DQC card required to operate professionally.

Responsibilities

• Make up to 15 deliveries daily to local customers.
• Ensure a 'chilled out' approach during manual handling.
• Maintain good physical condition due to demanding work.

Skills

Customer Service

Independence

Positive Attitude

Job description

What's in it for you

At Booker, we offer a great place to work with an attractive 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, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most Tesco purchases for four days after each pay day, thirteen times a year, plus 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off 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 apply).
• Free eye tests and 30% off glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses when spending £50 or more.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive discounts on RAC breakdown cover and access to a deals website, including a cycle-to-work scheme.
• After 3 months, eligibility to join our Save As You Earn share scheme at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan with up to 5% employer match.
• Life assurance coverage of up to three times your annual pay.
• Health and wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP services.
• A comprehensive holiday package.

About the role

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

As an 18-tonne driver at Booker, you'll work for the UK's largest wholesaler with a growing delivery operation of over 100 employees. This role offers stability and competitive pay.

You will be responsible for

Making up to 15 deliveries daily to local customers with temperature-controlled vehicles, ensuring a 'chilled out' approach even during manual handling. The role requires independence, customer service, and a positive attitude.

You will need

A Cat C/18T license with at least two years of driving experience.

Multi-drop experience is preferred but not essential; training will be provided.

A DQC card is required to operate professionally.

Good physical condition is necessary due to the demanding nature of the work, but we ensure support to prevent exhaustion.