Shunter/Loader – Nights

Booker Group; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% Tesco discount

20% discount on F&F Clothing

Pizza Hut Restaurants: 25% discount

Job summary

Booker Group is seeking a Transport Operative to join the Best Food Logistics team in Taunton. You will move vehicles safely, park them, and prepare departures, working 36 hours per week with some public holidays.

The role requires an LGV Class 1 licence (essential), a Counterbalance Forklift/PPT licence, full CPC training, and a strong commitment to health and safety across all operations.

Qualifications

• An LGV Class 1 licence is an essential requirement.
• Counterbalance forklift/PPT licence required.
• Full CPC training is required or desirable.

Responsibilities

• Move vehicles safely around the yard on and off loading bays and prepare them for departure.
• Adhere to driving legislation and health & safety procedures for all operations.
• Report vehicle defects via the correct channels and ensure daily checks are completed.

Skills

LGV Class 1 licence

Counterbalance forklift/PPT licence

CPC training

Job description

• Salary£33765 per annum, inclusive of allowances
• Contract TypePermanent
• Hours36 hours per week which may include public holidays
• Closing Date 1 November, 2026
• Business Unit Best Food Logistics

Main Responsibilities

Working as part of the transport team in achieving divisional targets you will provide a first class service ensuring vehicles are moved safely around the yard on and off loading bays, then parking them safely and preparing them for departure.

Role and Responsibilities:

• You will be aware and adhere to all driving legislation required for driving a LGV Class 1 vehicle and follow all Health & Safety procedures and be responsible for your own and other people’s Health and Safety
• Checking vehicle defects and any faults that cannot be repaired locally are reported via the relevant channels to be repaired.
• Vehicles are washed inside and out as per wash rota
• Yard and wash area is kept clean and tidy with regular checks as per cleaning schedule
• You will comply at all times with all relevant legislation in food safety and chill chain standards and ensure that the fridge is set to the correct temperature for the job being done.
• Ensure all vehicles are loaded correctly
• Vehicles are dekitted and any returns are dealt with correctly. Returned pallets and trays are loaded onto trunk trailer for return to Royton.
• Backhaul or stock returns loaded but not logged on inter depot manifests
• Reporting any health and safety issues on vehicles and in your working environment

There will be an occasional need for offsite travel to collect vehicles from workshops as required and other ad hoc duties including supporting the trunking operation if and when required.

You will need

An LGV Class 1 licence is an essential requirement for this role, as is the need to observe company Health and Safety policies and procedures at all times.

Working Hours:

36hours per week which may include public holidays.

It is essential that you hold a Counterbalance Forklift/PPT licence, Class 1 Driving Licence, and full CPC training.

We look forward to you joining the BESTteam!

What's in it for you

The additional Benefits of being part of the BEST team!

• 10% Tesco discount, which increases to 15% for 4 days every 4 weeks (all discounts apply to home delivery)
• 20% discount on F&F Clothing
• Pizza Hut Restaurants:25% discount after 3pm, excludes buffet and deals
• Contributory Pension.
• 1 year life assurance for all colleagues; or 3 years if you join the pension scheme
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family & the opportunity to join a healthcare cash plan.
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including cinema vouchers & a cycle to work scheme

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.

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*