Class 2 Driver

Booker; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Booker colleague card with 10% off

Tesco colleague discount card 10%–15%

Tesco Mobile deals

Discounts on car, pet & home insurance

Eye test offers

Health checks discount

RAC breakdown discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Share save plan

Pension - employer match

Life Assurance

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Booker is seeking an experienced 18 tonne driver to join our on-site delivery team. You will make up to 15 deliveries per day to local customers using temperature-controlled lorries, with fully funded CPC training hours provided to support your professional development.

The role involves a regular routine, physical work, and opportunities for overtime. You’ll be part of a large wholesale operation with a strong focus on customer service and on-time deliveries.

Qualifications

• A Cat C/ 18T licence having driven for at least two years.
• Experience of multi-drops would be preferable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver up to 15 drops a day to local customers.
• Operate temperature controlled lorries with manual handling when required.
• Maintain professional operation and follow routes without supervision.
• Ensure customer satisfaction with a positive demeanor.

Job description

About the role

• Overtime opportunities also available


• Fully funded CPC training hours provided

As an 18 tonne driver at Makroyou will be working for the UK's largest wholesaler. We have a growing delivery operation with over 100 employees on site. So a driving role here means that you will be part of a business that offers "wheel" stability and one of the most competitive salaries right here on your doorstep.

You will be responsible for

Making up to 15 deliveries a day to our wonderful local customers. Our lorries are temperature controlled so you too can be a "chilled out" driver even when the manual handling will get you working up a sweat.
Our drivers are the heart of our business so the work can be hard and it isn't for the feint-hearted. But you will have a regular routine, time on your own and a radio to sing your heart out too while you are:
Delivering up to 15 drops a day
Getting on with the jobwithout supervision
Putting a smile on the face of our customers.
What more could you want?

You will need

A Cat C/ 18T licence having driven for at least two years.

Experience of multi-drops would be preferable but not essential, as you will get 15 opportunities a day to "brake" you in.

A DQC card is a must as we drive a professional operation.

To be in good physical shape as the work can be demanding but don't worry we won't exhaustyou.

Whats 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 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, 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 aDisability Confident CommittedLeader and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please [e-mail]

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*

For more information about us please visitwww.bookergroupjobs.co.uk