HGV - Class 2 Driver Venus

Booker; Eccles; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Booker colleague discounts after 3+mo

Tesco colleague discounts 10-15%

Tesco Mobile 10% off + 15% for some

Tesco bank insurance discounts 30%

Job summary

Booker is seeking a reliable HGV Class 2 Driver to join our Venus operations. You will plan routes with transport managers, securely load goods, and perform multi-drop deliveries to customers and sites while maintaining accurate records. A strong focus on safety and efficiency is essential.

The role requires a clean C license, Driver CPC, tachograph card, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. You will also assist with warehouse tasks and stock picking as needed.

Qualifications

• Valid C class driving licence.
• Driver CPC qualification is required.
• Digital tachograph card is required.
• Experience with multiple drop deliveries is essential.
• Role involves heavy lifting and manual handling.
• Ability to work independently for long periods.
• Polite, customer-facing manner required.
• Strong focus on road safety and proper loading/unloading procedures.
• Accurate completion of paperwork and record sheets.
• Reliable and trustworthy individual.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with transport managers to plan delivery schedules and routes.
• Ensure loads are securely fastened for safe transit.
• Monitor traffic and adjust routes to avoid delays.
• Complete delivery paperwork and logbooks as required.
• Load and unload vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Have good geographic knowledge of the local delivery area.
• Experience with multi-drop deliveries to customers and sites.
• Work in a similar delivery/logistics environment.
• Assist with warehouse tasks and stock picking as needed.
• Deliver goods to customer premises and obtain signatures on delivery.

Skills

C Licence

Driver CPC

Tachograph card

Multi-drop experience

Heavy lifting

Independent worker

Customer service

Safety awareness

Record keeping

Reliability

Job description

What's in it for you

• Employee discounts after 3 months, such as:
• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• A Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco 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.

About the role

Within our Venus business, the HGV Class 2 Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of goods, ensuring excellent customer service and accurate record-keeping. Key duties include planning delivery schedules and routes with transport managers, securing loads, and adapting routes based on traffic conditions. The role involves completing delivery paperwork, loading and unloading vehicles, and handling multi-drop deliveries to customers and sites. Drivers are also expected to pick stock from the warehouse and perform other warehouse tasks as needed. Delivering goods to customer premises, verifying documentation, and collecting returns are also essential aspects of the role.

You will be responsible for

• Collaborate with transport managers to plan delivery schedules and routes.
• Ensure all loads are securely fastened to maintain safety during transit.
• Monitor traffic reports and adjust routes as necessary to avoid delays.
• Completing delivery paperwork and logbooks or any other required documentation.
• Handle the loading and unloading of company vehicles with care and precision.
• Good geographic knowledge of the local delivery area.
• Experience of multi drop deliveries to customers, including general public locations and job sites.
• Experience of working in a similar delivery or logistics environment.
• Pick stock from the warehouse when required and assist with general warehouse operations.
• Deliver goods into customers premises, checking delivery accuracy and ensuring documentation is signed.
• Collect and manage any returned items as part of the delivery process.

You will need

• Clean driving licence at C level
• Driver CPC qualification
• Valid digital tachograph card
• Must have multiple drop experience
• Must be fully fit as the work involves heavy lifting
• Ability to work alone and concentrate for long periods
• A polite manner with customers, when picking up or dropping off loads
• A good understanding of safety, on the road and when loading and unloading
• The ability to complete record sheets and paperwork accurately
• A reasonable level of fitness to work with loads
• To be trustworthy and reliable

Desirable

• FLT certificate