At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive locally, build customer relationships, and ensure timely deliveries.
- Company: Join Booker, the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler.
- Benefits: Fully funded CPC training, flexible working, and overtime opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Be a vital part of a team that keeps shelves stocked and customers happy.
- Qualifications: HGV Class 2 Licence, delivery driving experience, and great customer service skills.
The predicted salary is between 23625 - 28875 £ per year.
Overtime opportunities also available. Fully funded CPC training hours provided. Do you want more local driving and be a valued member of a delivery team? This may be the role for you. Working 45 hours per week, you will enjoy a varied role driving locally as well as building relationships with our regular customers. Our drivers are the beating heart of our business and you will play a vital role in ensuring customers receive their deliveries on time and with great service.
Working on an “Any 5 from 7” contract, our shift patterns will include some weekend working. Making sure our customers are able to keep their shelves full with the products needed by their customers. You’ll be loading stock into the vehicle at the Branch and unloading at the customer premises. You’ll also need to ensure the paperwork is completed accurately.
- Cat C / 18T Licence
- Previous experience of driving (at least two years)
- Previous experience of delivery driving is preferred
- Ability to carry out manual deliveries
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive customer service attitude
- Good level of literacy and numeracy
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’re proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed Leader and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact recruitment@bookergroup.com.
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.
HGV Class 2 Driver in Rochester employer: Booker
Booker is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises flexibility and employee growth. With opportunities for training and progression, our Didcot site fosters a collaborative environment where team members can thrive while enjoying weekly pay and varied shift options to suit their lifestyle.
