HGV Class 2 Driver

Booker; Poole; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading delivery company in Poole is looking for a dedicated Local Driver to join their team. You will be responsible for ensuring timely deliveries while building strong relationships with customers. The ideal candidate has a valid CatC / 18T Licence and at least two years of driving experience. This role involves loading and unloading stock, along with completing related paperwork. The position requires a commitment of 45 hours per week on a flexible shift pattern, including weekends.

Benefits

10% off purchases at Booker

Discount card for Tesco

Performance-related bonuses

Retirement savings plan

Qualifications

• CatC / 18T Licence required.
• Previous experience of driving (at least two years).
• Previous experience of delivery driving preferred.
• Good level of literacy and numeracy.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customers receive their deliveries on time.
• Load stock into the vehicle at the Branch and unload at the customer premises.
• Complete paperwork accurately.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Positive customer service attitude

Ability to carry out manual deliveries

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

Overtime opportunities also available

Do you want more local driving and be a valued member of a delivery team? This may be the role for you. Working45 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.

Working on an Any 5 from 7 contract, our shift patterns will include some weekend working.

You will be responsible for

Making sure our customers are able to keep their shelves full with the products needed by their customers. You'll be loading stock in to the vehicle at the Branch and unloading at the customer premises. You'll also need to ensure the paperwork is completed accurately.

You will need

• CatC / 18T Licence
• Previous experience of driving (at least two years)
• Previous experience of delivery driving is preferred
• Ability to carry out manual deliveries
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive customer service attitude
• Good level of literacy and numeracy