Picker/Driver

Booker Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Booker colleague card 10% off

Tesco colleague discount 10%–15% off

Tesco Mobile discounts

Car, home insurance discounts

Eye tests and glasses discounts

Health checks at Tesco Pharmacy

RAC breakdown cover discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Save As You Earn share scheme

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Holiday package

Job summary

Booker Group in Reading is seeking a Picker/Driver to join the delivery team. You will pick for the delivery operation, ensuring accurate dispatch and maintaining high customer service standards on every delivery.

With a full driving license and a can-do attitude, you will support loading and unloading at branch and customer sites, delivering first-class service and accurate paperwork completion.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence required.
• Experience in picking and dispatching goods is preferred.
• Strong customer service focus and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the accurate picking and dispatch of goods by picking against a hand held terminal and advising Manager of any differences.
• Checking quality, shelf life and ensuring packaging is robust in preparation for Delivery.
• Responsible for providing a high standard of customer service by processing deliveries efficiently and to target.
• Providing first class service to our customers when delivering their goods.
• Being polite when dealing with delivery staff and responding appropriately to queries and complaints referring any complex situations to someone who can help.
• You’ll be loading stock in to the vehicle at the Branch and unloading at the customer premises. You’ll also need to ensure the paperwork is completed accurately.

Skills

Full driving license

Customer service

Attention to detail

Job description

Picker/Driver

Job ref: 32714 Category: Driver

• Salary Competitive
• Location Cradock Rd Reading
• Contract Type Permanent
• Hours 38
• Closing Date 28 October, 2026
• Business Unit Makro Wholesale
• Share

Cradock Rd Reading RG2 0AH

About the role

Overtime opportunities also available

Within this role you will have the opportunity as a permanent member of the team to join our delivery team.

You will join the business as a Van driver with a mix of duties, including picking for the delivery team which includes supporting the delivered operation in achieving first class customer service.

You will need a full driving license to be considered for this role.

Our drivers are the beating heart of our business and you will play a vital role in ensuring customers receive their deliveries on time and with a great service.

Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for the accurate picking and dispatch of goods by picking against a hand held terminal and advising Manager of any differences.
• Checking quality, shelf life and ensuring packaging is robust in preparation for Delivery.
• Responsible for providing a high standard of customer service by processing deliveries efficiently and to target.
• Providing first class service to our customers when delivering their goods.
• Being polite when dealing with delivery staff and responding appropriately to queries and complaints referring any complex situations to someone who can help.
• You’ll be loading stock in to the vehicle at the Branch and unloading at the customer premises. You’ll also need to ensure the paperwork is completed accurately.

You will need

• A can do attitude
• A passion for customer service
• Be willing to go the extra mile
• Always be there, on time and properly presented.
• Full driving license

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