Picker/Driver

Tesco; Sefton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Booker employee discounts

Tesco discount after probation

Health & wellbeing support

Job summary

Booker Southport is hiring a permanent van driver to join the delivery team. The role includes picking for the delivery operation, loading and unloading at customer premises, and ensuring on-time delivery with excellent service.

A full driving licence is required, and overtime opportunities are available. In addition to a competitive benefits package, Booker emphasises friendly customer service and a can-do attitude.

Qualifications

• Full driving license is essential.
• Customer service experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Accurate picking and dispatch of goods using a handheld terminal and reporting differences to the manager.
• Check quality and shelf life and ensure packaging is robust for delivery.
• Provide a high standard of customer service by delivering efficiently and to target.

Skills

Full driving license

Customer service

Job description

Booker Booker Southport, Crowland Street Working hours 38 Apply by 19-Aug-2026

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.

What is 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

You will be responsible for

• 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

About us

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