Branch Assistant role at Booker
We are looking for someone with a real can‑do attitude who is passionate about delivering excellent customer service and willing to go the extra mile for our customers. Working as part of a team you will be working in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment where no two days are the same.
We are a 5/7 day operation. Check our website for specific opening times.
We only recruit individuals aged 17 and over.
Working pattern
* Monday & Tuesday 7.30am‑5.30pm
* Wednesday 8.30am‑5.30pm
* Saturday 7.30am‑3.30pm
* Sunday 9.00am‑1.30pm
You will be responsible for
Customers are at the heart of everything we do: ensuring they return to their own business as quickly as possible, finding what they need, keeping the shelves full, providing speed of service through the tills, and wishing them a fond farewell. We also support customer deliveries and accurately pick what they need.
You will need
* A can‑do attitude
* A passion for customer service
* Willingness to go the extra mile
* Reliability – always on time and properly presented
What’s 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, i.e. thirteen times a year. Also 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. Also 30% off 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 to buy Tesco shares at a discount.
* Retirement savings plan (pension) – save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
* Life assurance – covered for death in service life cover 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 UKs leading food & drink wholesaler. We serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, and six 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 you can be yourself at work. We’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.
We welcome conversations about flexible working to support each individual’s life stages. Talk to us about how we may help you throughout your application.
Disability confident employer
Booker is a disability confident employer committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact recruitment@bookergroup.com.
Age and work condition notes
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. Individual feedback will only be given to candidates who attend an interview.
Locations
* Leeds, England, United Kingdom
* Whitstable, England, United Kingdom
* Essex, England, United Kingdom
* Dartford, England, United Kingdom
* Thurrock, England, United Kingdom
* Purfleet, England, United Kingdom
* Rochester, England, United Kingdom
* Romford, England, United Kingdom
* Faversham, England, United Kingdom
* Gravesend, England, United Kingdom
* Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom
* Brentwood, England, United Kingdom
* Basildon, England, United Kingdom
* Greenhithe, England, United Kingdom
* Erith, England, United Kingdom £24,500.00‑£24,500.00
* Rainham, England, United Kingdom
* West Horndon, England, United Kingdom
* Chatham, England, United Kingdom
* Witham, England, United Kingdom £28,000.00‑£33,000.00
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Administrative
Industries
Wholesale
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