Shunter (Nights)

Booker Group; Banbury; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tesco discount 10% (15% for 4 days/4w)

F&F Clothing discount 20%

Pizza Hut 25% discount after 3pm

Contributory Pension

1 year life assurance (3 years if in a

Health & Wellbeing support / EAP

Job summary

Booker Group, Best Food Logistics, in Banbury, seeks an LGV Class 1 driver to move vehicles safely around yards, load bays and prepare for departure. Role includes adhering to health & safety, food safety standards and occasional travel to collect vehicles.

48 hours per week, permanent contract, with allowances included. Closing date 27 October 2026; benefits include pension, staff discounts and health support.

Qualifications

• Essential LGV Class 1 licence and compliance with Health & Safety policies.
• Counterbalance forklift licence, Class 1 licence and full CPC training.
• Experience in a similar role with customer liaison and map-reading ability is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive LGV Class 1 vehicles and follow driving legislation and safety procedures.
• Check freezer thermostats and fridge units; report faults.
• Maintain correct fridge temperature per job requirements and food safety standards.
• Report health & safety issues on vehicles and in the workplace.
• Ensure Transport Department is aware of any vehicle damage.
• Maintain radio communications to secure suitable vehicles as needed.
• Occasional offsite travel to collect vehicles and support trunking operations.

Skills

LGV Class 1 licence

Counterbalance forklift licence

CPC training

Map reading

Multi-drop experience

Health & Safety

Job description

• Salary£46,897.24 per annum, inclusive of allowances


• Contract TypePermanent


• Hours48 hours per week


• Closing Date 27 October, 2026


• Business Unit Best Food Logistics

About the role

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.

Main 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 that freezer thermostats and refrigerator units are working correctly and reporting any faults via the relevant channels


• 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.


• Reporting any health and safety issues on vehicles and in your working environment


• Checking and ensuring that the transport department are aware of any damage to the vehicles


• Maintaining constant communication with the Transport Department via a handheld radio to ensure that suitable vehicles are available as and when required.

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:

48hours per week which may include public holidays. Monday to Friday/ Sunday to Thursday 18:00 – 03:20 hours.

It is essential that you hold a Counterbalance Forklift licence, Class 1 Driving Licence, and full CPC training. Experience of working in a similar role, liaising with customers, strong map reading abilities and multi-drop experience is desirable.

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*

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