Picker/Driver

Tesco Retail; Redruth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Booker Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a permanent Van Driver to join our delivery team in a branch environment. You will perform picking for delivery, support the delivered operation, and play a vital role in ensuring on-time, high-quality service to customers.

A full UK driving license is required, and overtime opportunities are available. You will load stock, dispatch goods, check quality and packaging, and handle paperwork with accuracy.

Qualifications

• You must have a valid full UK driving licence.
• Strong customer service focus and ability to handle queries.
• Reliable and punctual with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Pick and dispatch goods using a handheld terminal.
• Provide first-class customer service during deliveries.
• Load stock into the vehicle and unload at customer premises.
• Complete paperwork accurately and report discrepancies to the manager.
• Ensure quality and packaging are robust for delivery.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Punctuality

Driving safety

Job description

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.

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.

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

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, 8 distribution centres, 5 Best Food Logistics sites, as well as 6 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.

We’re proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed Leader and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact [e-mail]

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*

For more information about us please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk