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Class 1 Driver
Job ref: 26525 Category: Driver
1. Salary £ plus a number of additional shift premiums
2. Location Hatfield Business Park Frobisher Way Hatfield
3. Contract Type Permanent
4. Hours 45
5. Closing Date 26 July, 2025
6. Business Unit Booker Distribution
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Hatfield Business Park Frobisher Way Hatfield AL10 9TR
About the role
Drivers will be required to work 45 hours plus overtime per week, any five from seven days but must include Monday and Friday, so there will be some weekend working at premium rates.
LGV 1 drivers will be delivering to cash and carry branches all over the South and must have at least 2 years driving experience. All applicants must be CPC qualified to be considered for this role.
Applicants will not be considered if they have more than 6 points on their licence, 'Careless Driving', prosecution for mobile phone use or drink driving or have failed to comply with 'Construction of Use'.
**Prior to employment, you must successfully complete a drug and alcohol test**
You will be a UK resident (we are unable to assist people with VISAs) and will be able to travel to and from the site for your shift.
Main Responsibilities
8. Effective verbal and written communication with site and external customers
9. Having knowledge of the Working Time Regulations, ensuring driving hours remain compliant week to week
10. Being responsible for the reporting of all vehicle defects.
You will need
11. Knowledge of tachograph rules and regulations
12. Geographical knowledge
13. Tail lift operation
14. Single/multi-drop experience
15. Vehicle compliant
16. Must have a valid Digital Tachograph
17. Must hold full CAT C+E (Class 1) licence
18. Must hold valid Drivers Qualification Card (CPC Card)
Full induction in Booker procedures, risk assessments and safe systems of work will be given to the successful candidates.
What's in it for you
At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:
19. A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
20. 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.
21. 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
22. Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
23. 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.
24. 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
25. Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
26. An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
27. 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.
28. Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
29. Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
30. Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
31. A great holiday package