At a Glance
- Tasks: Safely deliver stock to independent retailers while handling products manually.
- Company: Join Booker, the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler with a diverse culture.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, fully funded CPC training, and overtime opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive environment with great career growth and support for all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a difference in local communities by supporting independent businesses.
- Qualifications: Must hold a Class 1 Licence and Driver CPC; customer service skills are a plus.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 32000 £ per year.
We’re recruiting for Class 1 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 1 jobs do require handball and manual work which can be physically demanding. This includes working outside in adverse weather conditions and handballing product at some of the delivery points.
Overtime opportunities also available.
- Fully funded CPC training hours provided
- Class 1 Licence Holder
- Driver CPC Holder
- Ability to deliver excellent customer service
- Experience of multi-drop; temperature controlled food deliveries preferred, but not essential
Routes vary daily and therefore successful applicants will need to be flexible in work and hours of work (including at short notice).
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. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, 8 distribution centres, 5 Best Food Logistics sites, as well as 6 support centre locations across the UK.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.
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.
