- Fully funded CPC training hours provided
We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Fareham Distribution Centre as a Class 1 Driver.
The successful applicants will be required to work 45 hours per week, mandating any five out of seven days, which includes mandatory Saturday or Sunday duty dependent on rotas.
Our Class 1 jobs require handball and manual work that can be physically demanding, including working outdoors under adverse weather conditions and handballing product at some delivery points.
Please note that all candidates will have to undertake a drug and alcohol test as part of the pre‑employment tests.
About the role
- Overtime opportunities also available
- Fully funded CPC training hours provided
You will be responsible for
- Safe delivery of stock to independent retailer stores.
- Completing several multi‑drop deliveries a day (varying by day).
- Ensuring all paperwork is completed after delivery.
- Ensuring vehicle is in good condition at start and finish of shift.
- Working autonomously and as part of the wider transport team.
You will need
- 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.
- Flexibility in work and hours, including short notice.
Whats 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 Café 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.
About Us
Booker is the UK’s leading food & drink wholesaler. We serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses across the country, operating over 190 cash and carry branches, 8 distribution centres, 5 Best Food Logistics sites, and 6 support centre locations in the UK.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) means we welcome everyone and ensure representation. We support flexible working and welcome conversations about how we can 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 occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order to manage all applicants appropriately. We will only be able to provide individual feedback to candidates who attend an interview.
*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, operated separately from the core Tesco business; as such, the benefits offered will differ from those at Tesco*
For more information about us please visit www.bookergroup.jobs.co.uk
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