Booker • Cornwall Street Openshaw Manchester • Working hours 45 • Apply by 03-Jul-2026
- Overtime opportunities also available
- Fully funded CPC training hours provided
As an 18 tonne driver at Makro you will be working for the UK’s largest wholesaler. We have a growing delivery operation with over 100 employees on site. So a driving role here means that you will be part of a business that offers “wheel” stability and one of the most competitive salaries right here on your doorstep.
What is in it for you
- 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 and Virtual GP for you and your family.
- A great holiday package
You will be responsible for
Making up to 15 deliveries a day to our wonderful local customers. Our lorries are temperature controlled so you too can be a “chilled out” driver even when the manual handling will get you working up a sweat.Our drivers are the heart of our business so the work can be hard and it isn’t for the feint-hearted. But you will have a regular routine, time on your own and a radio to sing your heart out too while you are:Delivering up to 15 drops a dayGetting on with the job without supervisionPutting a smile on the face of our customers.What more could you want?
You will need
- A Cat C/18T licence having driven for at least two years.
- Experience of multi-drops would be preferable but not essential, as you will get 15 opportunities a day to “brake” you in.
- A DQC card is a must as we drive a professional operation.
- To be in good physical shape as the work can be demanding but don’t worry we won’t exhaust you.
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.
For more information about us please visit www.bookergro uptjobs.co.uk
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