Class 2 Driver

What's 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 for you and your family.
• A great holiday package

About the role

We are currently hiring Class 2 Drivers to join our Transport Team at Booker Retail Partners Hemel Hempstead. As a Class 2 Driver, you will play a vital role in the safe delivery of stock to our independent retailers' stores.

In addition to competitive pay, we also offer overtime opportunities and fully funded CPC training hours. We understand that some of the job duties, such as handballing and manual work, can be physically demanding, but we provide a supportive and respectful work environment to ensure your safety and comfort.

It is important to note that this job involves some manual work and handballing of products, which can be physically demanding. You may also have to work outside in unfavourable weather conditions at some delivery points.

Shift times for this role are:

• 10:00-13:00
• 13:00 - onwards

You will need

As a member of our Hemel team, you must possess a Class 2 Licence and Driver CPC Holder, along with an eagerness to provide outstanding customer service. While prior experience in multi-drop deliveries, specifically in temperature-controlled food, is preferred, it is not mandatory.

With flexible working hours that vary daily, including overtime opportunities, you will be able to operate on a schedule that suits your lifestyle. As one of our Class 2 Drivers, we expect you to be adaptable and available to work 48 hours per week, including short-notice changes.

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 Wholesale, Booker Retail Partners, Booker Direct and Best Food Logistics. 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*