HGV Class 1 Driver

Tesco; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wholesaler in Wellingborough is seeking Class 1 drivers for their Transport Team. Responsibilities include the safe delivery of stock to independent retailers, requiring physical work outdoors. The role offers flexible hours and excellent benefits including discounts at Tesco and a pension plan. Ideal candidates should hold a Class 1 licence and exhibit strong customer service skills.

Benefits

10% off purchases at Booker

15% discount at Tesco after 3 months

Health and Wellbeing support

Retirement savings plan

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Must hold a Class 1 driving licence.
• Driver CPC certification is required.
• Experience with multi-drop and temperature-controlled food deliveries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely deliver stock to independent retailers' stores.
• Perform physical duties including handball and manual handling.
• Adapt to variable work routes and flexible hours.

Skills

Class 1 Licence Holder

Driver CPC Holder

Excellent customer service

Flexibility in work hours

Job description

Overview

Booker • Park Farm South 11-29 Booth Drive Wellingborough • Apply by 26-Sep-2025

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 a physically demanding. This includes working outside in adverse weather conditions and handballing product at some of the delivery points.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the safe delivery of stock to independent retailers’ stores, with physical duties including handball and manual handling as required, and work outdoors in variable weather conditions. Routes vary daily and hours may be flexible, including short notice changes.

What is 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 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, i.e. 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 throughout 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

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
• Routes vary daily and therefore successful applicants will need to be flexible in work and hours of work (including at short notice)

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, 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 a Disability Confident Committed employer and we\'re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact [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