HGV Class 2 Driver

Driver Hire Borders; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics is seeking temporary drivers to join their team in London. With a focus on safe operations and a great customer experience, this role offers a diverse working environment. Candidates will benefit from CPC training and various discounts as part of a thriving workplace culture.

Benefits

Discounts at local stores

Pension plan with company matching

Free eye tests and health checks

Qualifications

• Class 2 vehicle knowledge required.
• Previous Class 2 experience, multi drop preferred.
• Understanding of the safe use of delivery equipment.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive a clean and presentable vehicle.
• Ensure timely deliveries while adhering to health and safety protocols.
• Support branch functions when not on the road.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Resilience

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Tools

PDA

Job description

What's 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 fantastic package of 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, ie. 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 through-out 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

About the role

We are currently recruiting for 3 temporary drivers working Monday- Saturday shifts with a day off in the week- typical start time is 7/7.30am.

• Overtime opportunities also available
• Fully funded CPC training hours provided

Do you want more local driving and be a valued member of a delivery team? This may be the role for you. Working 45 hours per week you will enjoy a varied role driving locally as well as building relationships with our regular customers.

Our drivers are the beating heart of our business and you will play a vital role in ensuring customers receive their deliveries on time and with a great service.

You will be responsible for

• A smart and professional personal appearance, role modelling The Face of Booker' at all times.
• Safely driving a clean and presentable vehicle, inside and out.
• The safe and careful use of delivery equipment such as cages, bars, straps, tail lift etc.
• Knowledge of vehicle defects and the vehicle defect policy.
• Assessing H&S risks at all times whilst on deliveries, ensuring a safe, accurate and timely delivery every time.
• Safe loading and unloading the vehicle at customer premises.
• Ensuring that company policies and processes are adhered to.
• Working in line with GDPR guidelines at all times.
• Leading by example and living the Booker Code of Business Conduct and Win Together behaviours.
• Supporting branch function whilst not on the road, such as keeping the vehicle clean, picking, wrapping and loading.

You will need

• Class 2 vehicle knowledge.
• Understanding of the safe use of delivery equipment.
• Knowledge of the vehicle defect policy.
• Previous use of PDApreferable.
• Resilience.
• A positive outlook with great customer service skills.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• Previous Class 2 experience, multi drop preferred.