HGV Class 2 Driver (Hiring Immediately) in Salford

We are currently hiring permanent drivers to join our growing team. Whether you're looking for part-time flexibility or a full-time role, we have options to suit your lifestyle:

• 3 days per week
• 4 days per week
• 5 days per week

Overtime opportunities are also available and fully funded CPC training hours provided.

Do you want more local driving and to 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. A smart and professional personal appearance is required, role modelling The Face of Booker at all times. Responsibilities include:

• Safely driving a clean and presentable vehicle, inside and out.
• The safe and careful use of delivery equipment such as cages, bars, straps, tail lift, etc.
• Knowledge of vehicle defects and the vehicle defect policy.
• Assessing H&S risks at all times whilst on deliveries, ensuring a safe, accurate and timely delivery every time.
• Safe loading and unloading the vehicle at customer premises.
• Ensuring that company policies and processes are adhered to.
• Working in line with GDPR guidelines at all times.
• Leading by example and living the Booker Code of Business Conduct and Win Together behaviours.
• Supporting branch function whilst not on the road, such as keeping the vehicle clean, picking, wrapping, and loading.

Requirements include:

• Class 2 vehicle knowledge.
• Understanding of the safe use of delivery equipment.
• Knowledge of the vehicle defect policy.
• Previous use of PDA preferable.
• Resilience and a positive outlook with great customer service skills.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• Previous Class 2 experience, multi-drop preferred.

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to progress 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, i.e., 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 throughout 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.