Class 2 Driver

Tesco; Oldham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and drink wholesaler is seeking LGV Drivers to join their team. This role involves delivering products across the UK, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and maintaining the vehicle. Candidates must hold a valid LGV Class 2 licence and CPC card. The company values diversity and supports flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Essential to hold a current LGV Class 2 driving licence and valid CPC card.
• Applications from newly qualified drivers are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to customers on time and in full.
• Complete documentation such as delivery notes and credits.
• Adhere to Driving Legislation and Health and Safety procedures.

Skills

Driving

Health and Safety

Food Safety

Education

LGV Class 2 driving licence

CPC card

Job description

We operate the UK’s ONLY flexible multi-temp, shared customer delivery logistics network. We buy, warehouse, pick, and distribute products to the nation’s best-loved food and drink brands every day, providing the best experience to our customers.

Our LGV Drivers do more than a ‘driving job’. They are the ‘face’ of our organisation, leaving everyone they meet with a positive impression of Best Food Logistics.

This is a demanding but rewarding role involving manual handling and multi-drop deliveries. You should be confident in driving and delivering to various outlets throughout the UK.

Working Hours:

48 hours per week, which may include Saturdays and public holidays. Potential Overtime available.

Role and Responsibilities:

1. Deliver products to our customers, intact, on time, and in full as per the delivery schedule.
2. Complete documentation such as delivery notes, credits, and collections.
3. Adhere to all Driving Legislation and Working Time Regulations.
4. Follow Health and Safety procedures and be responsible for your own and others’ Health and Safety.
5. Ensure full compliance with Food Safety Legislation and Chill Chain Standards.
6. Maintain the LGV, including safety checks and defect reporting.
7. Collect all empty equipment from customers.
8. Cooperate with driver debrief procedures and undertake duties as directed by the Shift Management team.

It is essential that you hold a current LGV Class 2 driving licence and a valid CPC card. Applications from newly qualified drivers are welcome. We look forward to you joining the BEST team!

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler, serving independent retailers, caterers, and small businesses across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, and six support centres nationwide.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means everyone is welcome and can be themselves at work. We understand that life looks different for each of us, and we support flexible working arrangements. Please discuss your needs during the application process.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For accessibility support, contact [e-mail].

Please note:

Candidates over 18 are required for roles involving early mornings, late nights, warehouse work, or working with alcohol.

During high application volumes, some roles may close early. We will offer feedback only to interviewed candidates.

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc but operates separately, with different benefits.*

Visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk for more information.