Full and Part Time contracts available - Class 2 HGV Drivers*
Overtime opportunities also available
Fully funded CPC training hours provided
We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Fareham Distribution Centre as a Class 2 Driver.
The successful applicants will be required to work 30,40,45 hours per week, working any 3,4 or 5 from seven days on a variety of shift patterns, so there will be Saturday or Sunday working dependent on rotas.
Our Class 2 jobs do require handball and manual work which can be a physically demanding. This includes working outside in adverse weather conditions and handballing product at some of the delivery points.
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. Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. 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
In this position, you will be responsible for the safe delivery of stock to our independent retailers stores
Completing several multi-drop deliveries a day (the amount each day will vary)
Ensuring all paperwork is completed after delivery
That your vehicle is in good condition at the start and finish of your shift
Working autonomously as well as part of the wider transport team
Class 2 Licence Holder - Essential
temperature controlled food deliveries desirable, but not essential
Available to work contracted hours a week (overtime available)
Routes vary daily and therefore successful applicants will need to be flexible in work and hours of work (including at short notice)
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'.
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, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as 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 that you can be yourself at work. That's why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. We're proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed employer and we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. 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.
Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*