HGV Class 1 Driver

Booker Group; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail is recruiting Class 1 drivers to join their Transport Team. This role involves the safe delivery of stock to stores, requiring physical endurance and excellent customer service skills. With a supportive work environment, Booker's drivers enjoy great benefits including discounts at Tesco and insurance savings.

Benefits

10% off purchases at Booker

Tesco colleague discount card after 3 months

Free eye tests and discounted glasses

Life assurance coverage

Health and wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• Experience of multi-drop and temperature-controlled food deliveries is preferred.
• Ability to handle physically demanding work and adverse weather conditions required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver stock safely to independent retailers' stores.
• Perform handball and manual work as needed.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Flexibility in work hours

Education

Class 1 Licence

Driver CPC

Job description

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• Fully funded CPC training hours provided

We're recruiting for Class 1 drivers to join our Transport Team at our Booker Retail Partner site. In this position, you will be responsible for the safe delivery of stock to our independent retailers' stores.

Our Class 1 jobs do require handball and manual work, which can be physically demanding. This includes working outside in adverse weather conditions and handballing product at some of the delivery points.

You will need

• Class 1 Licence Holder
• Driver CPC Holder
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service
• Experience of multi-drop; temperature-controlled food deliveries preferred, but not essential
• Flexibility in work hours and routes, including short notice

What's in it for you

At Booker, we offer a great working environment and opportunities for career progression, along with the following benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for four days after every pay day, thirteen times a year. Includes 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile and other deals throughout the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet, and home insurance at Tesco Bank. Terms apply.
• Free eye test when spending £50 or more, with 30% off glasses, contact lenses, and prescription sunglasses on the same spend.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Discounted RAC breakdown cover rates.
• Access to discounted deals and a cycle-to-work scheme.
• After 3 months, eligibility to join the Save As You Earn share scheme at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) with Booker matching contributions up to 5%.
• Life assurance coverage of up to three times your annual pay.
• Health and wellbeing resources, including Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP services for you and your family.