HGV Drivers - Class 1 & 2

Booker Haydock; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discounts with Tesco

Pension plan

Health and Wellbeing support

Great holiday package

Job summary

A leading food & drink wholesaler is offering an exciting opportunity for Class 1 or Class 2 Drivers. Responsibilities include safe delivery of stock to stores and ensuring vehicle maintenance. Candidates must hold a valid C+E or C Licence and be CPC qualified. This role includes flexible working options and the chance to be part of a diverse team committed to inclusion.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid C+E or C Licence.
• CPC qualification required to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe delivery of stock to cash and carry stores.
• Complete all paperwork after deliveries.
• Maintain vehicle condition during shifts.

Skills

C+E or C Licence

CPC qualified

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

We have a fantastic opportunity to join ourDistribution Centre both Class 1 or Class 2 Drivers. Our Regional Distribution centres supply our 198 cash and carry sites with all their products including Fresh, Frozen and Ambient stock.

Overtime opportunities also available

Fully funded CPC training hours provided

Please note that all candidates will have to undertake a drug and alcohol test as part of the pre-employment tests.

You will be responsible for

The safe delivery of stock to our 198 cash and carry stores

Ensuring all paperwork is completed after delivery

That your vehicle is in good condition at the start and finish of your shift

Working autonomously as well as part of the wider transport team

You will need

You must hold a valid C+E or C Licence with experienced preferred driving a class 1 and class 2 vehicle but not essential

All applicants must be CPC qualified to be considered for this role

Applicants will not be considered if they have more than 6 points on their licence,\'Careless Driving\', prosecution for mobile phone use or drink driving or have failed to comply with \'Construction of Use\'.

About The Company

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.