Shunter/Loader – Nights

Booker Group plc; Taunton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tesco discount 10%

F&F discount

Pizza Hut discount

Pension

Life assurance

Health support

Discount portal

Cycle to work

Job summary

Booker Group plc in Taunton is seeking a Transport Operative in Best Food Logistics. Salary £33,765 per year, 36 hours per week, with some public holiday work. Location at Walford Cross, Taunton.

You will move vehicles safely around the yard, assist with loading, and prepare for departure, while conforming to Health & Safety and food safety standards. An LGV Class 1 licence and CPC training are essential. Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, offering flexible working and comprehensive employee

Qualifications

• LGV Class 1 licence and CPC training are essential.
• Counterbalance Forklift/PPT licence required.
• Class 1 Driving Licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Move vehicles safely around the yard and load bays.
• Prepare vehicles for departure and park them correctly.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and food safety standards.
• Report vehicle defects and keep wash and yard areas clean.

Skills

LGV Class 1 Licence

Forklift/PPT licence

Class 1 Driving Licence

Tools

CPC training

Job description

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£33765 per annum, inclusive of allowances

Working Hours:

36 hours per week which may include public holidays

Location:

Closing Date:

09/09/2026

Job Category:

Warehouse

Dept/Region:

Best Food Logistics

Business Area:

Best Food Logistics

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

You will be responsible for

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!

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, 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 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*