HGV Class 2 Driver - Venus, Tottenham

Booker Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts after 4 weeks

Tesco discounts

Tesco Mobile discounts

Reward Gateway benefits

Discounted RAC cover

Merlin Entertainments UK discounts

Booker colleague card after 3 months

Job summary

Booker Group is seeking a driver for an 18T rigid vehicle to deliver goods mainly within the Greater London area. Expect 10–15 drops per route with occasional longer trips. No overnight stays. Start times vary per route and mandatory safety checks are required before each shift.

You will work with a driver’s mate, assist with deliveries, and use equipment like tail-lift and electric pump trucks. Excellent customer interaction is essential throughout the delivery and goods inspection process.

Qualifications

• UK Class 2 licence with up to 6 penalty points (clean licence preferred).
• Current CPC card with up-to-date training (7 hours per year).
• Non-UK licence holders must exchange CPC/Tacho cards for UK equivalents before employment or renewal.
• Solid understanding of EU/Domestic tachograph regulations, including working hours, rest breaks, and driving time limits.
• Experience with delivery work in Central London.

Responsibilities

• Plan delivery routes with transport managers.
• Secure loads for safe transit.
• Monitor traffic and adjust routes to avoid delays.
• Complete delivery paperwork and logbooks as required.
• Load/unload goods with care and operate tail-lift equipment.
• Deliver to customers, verify accuracy, and obtain signatures.

Skills

Class 2 licence

CPC card

Tail-lift operation

Electric pump truck

Time management

Geographic knowledge London

Central London deliveries

Customer-facing

Job description

• Location Venus House, Unit 3, 62 Garman Road, London
• Contract TypePermanent
• Hours40
• Closing Date 26 October, 2026
• Business Unit Venus Wines

Venus House, Unit 3, 62 Garman Road, LondonN17 0UT

About the role

We are seeking a driver for 18T rigid vehicle for delivery work. The majority of deliveries will take place in the Greater London area, though occasional longer trips outside London may be required. There are no overnight stays. Typical London routes include 10 to 15 drops, with potential for more during busy periods. Start times depend on the route.

Drivers are responsible for completing a mandatory safety check of the vehicle before starting their shift, which takes at least 15 minutes and must be documented. While a driver’s mate will accompany every vehicle, drivers will need to assist with deliveries. All vehicles are equipped with an electric pump truck and tail-lift to facilitate the work.

As this is a customer-facing role, professionalism when interacting with customers is essential, especially during the delivery and goods inspection process.

Main Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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

• UK Class 2 licence with no more than 6 penalty points (clean licence preferred)
• Current CPC card with up-to-date training (7 hours per year)
• Non-UK licence holders must exchange their CPC/Tacho cards for UK equivalents before employment or upon renewal
• Solid understanding of EU/Domestic tachograph regulations, including working hours, rest breaks, and driving time limits
• Experience with delivery work in Central London
• Familiarity with tail-lift operation
• Ability to operate an electric pump truck
• Knowledge of parking rules and regulations
• Strong time management skills and ability to maintain schedules

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.
• Discounted RAC cover.
• Discounts at Merlin Entertainments UK.

After 3 months:

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

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.

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*