HGV Class 2 Driver - Venus, Tottenham

Tesco; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Venus Wine and Spirit Merchants Ltd in London is seeking a Class 2 delivery driver for 18T rigid vehicles to cover deliveries primarily in the Greater London area.

You will perform safety checks, assist with deliveries, sign paperwork, and maintain professional customer interactions while ensuring accuracy of loaded goods. Familiarity with tail-lift and pump truck operations is a plus.

Qualifications

• UK Class 2 licence with clean record preferred.
• Valid Digital Tachograph card and current CPC training.
• Non-UK licence holders must exchange CPC/Tacho for UK equivalents before employment or renewal.
• Solid understanding of tachograph regulations, working hours, rest breaks and driving time limits.
• Strong verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan delivery schedules and routes with transport managers.
• Secure loads and ensure safety during transit.
• Monitor traffic and adjust routes to avoid delays.
• Complete delivery paperwork and logbooks or any other required documentation.
• Assist with loading and unloading; operate tail-lift and use electric pump truck.

Skills

UK Class 2 licence

Digital Tachograph

CPC training

Verbal communication

Route planning

Customer-facing

Delivery paperwork

Geographic knowledge

Job description

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.

• 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.

Essential:

• UK Class 2 licence with no more than 6 penalty points (clean licence preferred)
• Valid Digital Tacho card
• 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
• Strong verbal communication skills

Desirable:

• 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

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.