Driver Class 1 Trunker

Booker Group plc; Banbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tesco discounts

F&F Clothing discount

Pizza Hut discounts

Contributory Pension

Life assurance (1 year)

Health and Wellbeing support

Healthcare cash plan

Deals website discounts

Job summary

Booker Group plc's Banbury Depot is seeking a reliable LGV driver to join our transport team. You will play a key part in delivering to depots on time, while upholding safety and food hygiene standards.

We offer 40-hour weeks, potential weekend shifts, and a supportive Best team culture. Applicants must hold a current LGV Class 1 licence; new drivers welcome. We welcome flexible working discussions and opportunities to grow with the business.

Qualifications

• Current LGV Class 1 driving licence is essential.
• Adherence to Health and Safety procedures and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Drive LGV vehicle in compliance with driving legislation and safety rules.
• Maintain fridge temperature and ensure food safety/chill chain standards.
• Keep vehicle safe and clean; complete safety checks and document paperwork.
• Co-operate with driver debrief and perform duties like multi-drop deliveries and yard duties.

Skills

LGV licence

Health & Safety awareness

Job description

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The additional Benefits of being part of the BEST team!

• 10% Tesco discount, which increases to 15% for 4 days every 4 weeks (all discounts apply to home delivery)
• 20% discount on F&F Clothing
• Pizza Hut Restaurants:25% discount after 3pm, excludes buffet and deals
• Contributory Pension.
• 1 year life assurance for all colleagues; or 3 years if you join the pension scheme
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family & the opportunity to join a healthcare cash plan.
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including cinema vouchers & a cycle to work scheme

About the role

Working as part of the transport team at our Banbury Depot you will play an important part in achieving divisional targets by providing a first class, on time and friendly delivery service between depots.

Role and Responsibilities:

• You will be aware and adhere to all driving legislation required for driving a LGV vehicle, following all Health and Safety procedures and be responsible for own and other people's Health and Safety.
• You will comply at all times with all relevant legislation in food safety and chill chain standards and ensure that the fridge is set to the correct temperature for the job being done.
• You will ensure that your vehicle is maintained in a safe and clean condition by completing all safety checks, filling in your defect book and ensuring the correct paperwork accompanies the correct trunk e.g., trunk manifest, backhaul paperwork.
• You must co-operate fully with the driver debrief procedure and undertake any other duties that may prove necessary e.g., multi-drop deliveries, yard duties, shunting.

You will need

Working Hours:

40 hours per week which may include Saturdays and public holidays.

It is essential that you hold a current LGV Class 1 driving licence.Applications from newly qualified Drivers welcome.

We look forward to you joining the BESTteam!

About The Company

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 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*