Class 2 Driver Operative - Venus Eccles

Tesco; Eccles; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an HGV Class II Driver to ensure efficient and safe deliveries. Responsibilities include planning routes, securing loads, and customer interaction, while maintaining accurate documentation. Applicants must have a clean driving license, driver CPC, and fit for heavy lifting.

Qualifications

• Must be fully fit for heavy lifting tasks.
• Must have multi-drop experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan routes and delivery schedules with transport managers.
• Complete delivery paperwork and manage stock.
• Handle loading/unloading of vehicles.

Skills

Geographic knowledge of local delivery area

Experience in multi-drop deliveries

Ability to handle heavy lifting

Good communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

Clean driving licence at C level

Driver CPC qualification

Valid digital tachograph card

FLT certificate (desirable)

Job description

The HGV Class II Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of goods, ensuring excellent customer service and accurate record-keeping. Key duties include planning delivery schedules and routes with transport managers, securing loads, and adapting routes based on traffic conditions. The role involves completing delivery paperwork, loading and unloading vehicles, and handling multi-drop deliveries to customers and sites. Drivers are also expected to pick stock from the warehouse and perform other warehouse tasks as needed. Delivering goods to customer premises, verifying documentation, and collecting returns are also essential aspects of the role. Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm including 30 minutes unpaid lunch.

• Collaborate with transport managers to plan delivery schedules and routes.
• Ensure all loads are securely fastened to maintain safety during transit.
• Monitor traffic reports and adjust routes as necessary to avoid delays.
• Completing delivery paperwork and logbooks or any other required documentation.
• Handle the loading and unloading of company vehicles with care and precision.
• Good geographic knowledge of the local delivery area.
• Experience of multi drop deliveries to customers, including general public locations and job sites.
• Experience of working in a similar delivery or logistics environment.
• Pick stock from the warehouse when required and assist with general warehouse operations.
• Deliver goods into customers premises, checking delivery accuracy and ensuring documentation is signed.
• Collect and manage any returned items as part of the delivery process.

• Clean driving licence at C level
• Driver CPC qualification
• Valid digital tachograph card
• Must have multiple drop experience
• Must be fully fit as the work involves heavy lifting
• Ability to work alone and concentrate for long periods
• A polite manner with customers, when picking up or dropping off loads
• A good understanding of safety, on the road and when loading and unloading
• The ability to complete record sheets and paperwork accurately
• A reasonable level of fitness to work with loads
• To be trustworthy and reliable

Desirable

• FLT certificate

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 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 Committedemployer 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 visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk