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Class 2 Driver

Booker Group
Posted a day ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Erith, Kent DA8 1QL, England

Salary

£35,000 - £42,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • The role is for Class 2 drivers working Tuesday to Saturday with start times between 07:00 and 11:00.
  • Candidates are expected to have a Class 2 Licence and Driver CPC, along with experience in multi-drop deliveries, preferably in temperature-controlled environments.
  • The position requires physical capability for handball and manual work, including lifting goods and working outdoors in various weather conditions.
  • Drivers will work 45 hours per week with overtime opportunities available after 48 hours, and the salary is competitive but not specified in the job description.
  • Benefits include discounts at Booker and Tesco, a pension plan, life assurance, health and wellbeing support, and additional perks after three months of service.

About the role

*This role is for Tuesday - Saturday. Start times between 07:00 and 11:00*

  • Overtime opportunities also available
  • Fully funded CPC training hours provided 

We\'re recruiting for Class 2 drivers to join our Transport Team at our Booker Retail Partner site. In this position, you will be responsible for the safe delivery of stock to our independent retailers stores.  

Our Class 2 jobs do require handball and manual work which can be a physically demanding. This includes working outside in adverse weather conditions ad handballing product at some of the delivery points.

Role Responsibility

  • Air conditioned vehicles
  • 30 minute paid break
  • We will keep your CPC updated with training provided
  • More to be discussed upon application

Our drivers are a vital part of our business. You’ll drive your vehicle to our Retailers’ stores and deliver caged goods to them. You may also be taking backhauls to the depot on your return. This is a manual role so we do need you to be physically able to move cages and lift goods.

We’re are looking for experienced Class 2 drivers based in our  Booker Retail Partners site. 45 hours per week, various shift patterns and overtime available.

You will need

Class 2 Licence Holder

Driver CPC Holder

Ability to deliver excellent customer service

Experience of multi-drop; temperature controlled food deliveries preferred, but not essential

Available to work 45 hours a week (overtime available after 48 hours worked) 

Routes vary daily and therefore successful applicants will need to be flexible in work and hours of work (including at short notice)

Whats 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

About The Company

Be part of something special. Join our team at Booker.

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.

Booker Group comprises of Booker Wholesale, Makro, Booker Direct, Classic Drinks, Ritter Courivaud and Chef Direct. Our customers include Premier, Family Shopper, Budgens and Londis retailers and we have one shared aim - improving choice, price and service for all our customers.

Our business is incredibly diverse, so it takes a wide range of skills to deliver the exceptional service our customers require.

Wherever you join us, you’ll be part of an organisation that will help your career to keep moving forward.

*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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