Class 2 Driver

Booker; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-leading food wholesaler is seeking Class 2 drivers at their Pontefract site. The role involves safely delivering stock to retailers, requiring handballing and manual tasks. Candidates must hold a Class 2 driving license and Driver CPC certification. Opportunities for overtime and various employee discounts are available, along with a supportive work environment that values diversity and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Colleague discount card

Health and Wellbeing support

Retirement savings plan

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class 2 driving license.
• Driver CPC certification is mandatory.
• Experience with temperature-controlled food deliveries is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely deliver stock to independent retailer stores.
• Handle manual tasks and perform handballing of products.
• Work flexibly according to varying daily routes.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Flexibility in work hours

Multi-drop delivery experience

Education

Class 2 Licence

Driver CPC

Job description

Booker • South Elmsall Booker Retail Partners GB Elmsall Drive, Dale Lane Industrial Estate, Pontefract, • Apply by 23-May-2025 About the role

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

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

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

What is in it for you

• 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

Responsibilities and requirements

• 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)

About us

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 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.