HGV Class 2 Driver - Venus, Kingswinford

Booker Group plc; Kingswinford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Booker colleague card with 10% off

Job summary

Venus Wine and Spirit Merchants Ltd is seeking a motivated HGV Class 2 Driver for Kingswinford to deliver goods across our Venus Wines network. You will plan routes with transport managers and ensure accurate record-keeping for each delivery.

The role requires a clean C license, valid tachograph card, multi-drop experience, and the ability to lift heavy loads. You will load and unload, complete paperwork, and provide excellent customer service at customer sites.

Qualifications

• Clean driving licence at C level.
• 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/unloading.
• The ability to complete record sheets and paperwork accurately.
• A reasonable level of fitness to work with loads.
• To be trustworthy and reliable.
• FLT certificate.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with transport managers to plan delivery schedules and routes.
• Ensure all loads are securely fastened for safety during transit.
• Monitor traffic reports and adjust routes to avoid delays.
• Complete delivery paperwork and logbooks or other required documentation.
• Handle 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 and sites.
• Experience of working in a similar delivery or logistics environment.
• Pick stock from the warehouse when required and assist with warehouse operations.
• Deliver goods to customer premises, verify documentation and collect signed receipts.
• Collect and manage any returned items as part of the delivery process.

Skills

Clean driving licence

Digital tachograph card

Multi-drop experience

Heavy lifting

Customer service

FLT certificate

Job description

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HGV Class 2 Driver - Venus, Kingswinford

Job Reference booker/TP/589599/32632

Planned Number of Hires:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Monday-Friday, 07:00-15:00

Working Hours:

35

Location:

The Pensnett Estate, 88 Second Avenue, Kingswinford

Closing Date:

26/10/2026

Job Category:

Venus

Dept/Region:

Venus Wines

Business Area:

Venus Wines

What's in it for you

Employee discounts after 4 weeks, such as:

• 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.
• Access to the Reward Gateway employee benefits platform, offering a range of retail discounts, cashback offers and wellbeing resources.

After 3 months:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.

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
• 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
• FLT certificate

About The Company

Venus Wine and Spirit Merchants Ltd is a well-established and respected UK-based distributor of premium wines and spirits, owned by Booker since June 2024. With over 20 years of experience, we are committed to supplying the highest quality products to our customers and delivering exceptional customer. We have our headquarters in Tottenham N17, a distribution depot in Leeds, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham and Gerry's in Soho London - one of the country's most famous spirits shops.