18T Delivery Driver

Role Overview

This position offers local driving duties with the opportunity to become an essential part of a dedicated delivery team. It involves a mixture of driving locally and fostering ongoing customer relationships. Our drivers are fundamental to our operations, ensuring that customers receive timely deliveries paired with excellent service. The operation runs seven days a week and may require shift work including weekends.

Key Responsibilities

• Load stock at the branch and unload at customer locations.
• Complete delivery paperwork accurately and promptly.
• Ensure customers’ inventory shelves remain stocked with essential products for their clients.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Possession of a Category C / 18T driving licence.
• Minimum of two years of driving experience.
• Experience in delivery driving preferred.
• Capability to handle manual deliveries.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.

Additional Information

• Overtime work is available.
• Fully funded CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) training hours will be provided.
• The role operates in a 7-day schedule that may include weekends.

Employee Benefits

• Booker colleague card offering 10% discount on purchases and up to three double discount events yearly.
• After three months, Tesco colleague discount card with 10-15% off most Tesco purchases thirteen times a year, plus discounts in Tesco Café and on F&F clothing.
• Exclusive 10% discount and deals on pay monthly and SIM-only offers via Tesco Mobile.
• Up to 30% discounts on car, pet, and home insurance through Tesco Bank (terms apply).
• Free eye tests on purchases over £50 and 30% savings on eyewear and contact lenses.
• 50% discount on health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Access to discounted RAC breakdown cover.
• Exclusive deals website including a cycle to work scheme.
• Eligibility to join annual Save As You Earn share scheme after three months of service, enabling discounted Tesco share purchases.
• Pension savings plan with up to 5% employee contribution matched by Booker.
• Life assurance coverage providing death in service benefit up to three times annual pay.
• Health and wellbeing resources, including 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP access for employee and family.
• Generous holiday entitlement.

About Booker

Booker is the United Kingdom's leading wholesaler in food and drinks, servicing independent retailers, caterers, and small businesses from numerous locations nationwide. The company operates over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centers, five Best Food Logistics sites, and six support centers across the UK. The company embraces Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to ensure all employees feel welcomed and valued regardless of their background.

Inclusivity and Application Notes

Flexible working arrangements are encouraged to support diverse life circumstances, including those starting their careers, transitioning into carer roles, approaching retirement, or parenting. Booker is committed to providing a fully accessible recruitment process for all candidates, including those with disabilities.

Applicants must be 18 years or older for roles requiring work before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm, or involving warehouse and driving duties. High application volumes may result in earlier closing of applications. Feedback is provided only to candidates interviewed.

Booker Group operates as an independent entity from Tesco plc, with distinct benefits and working conditions.