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Form of workAbout the role
*This is a Part Time role
We are currently recruiting for Part Time Class 1 Drivers at our Booker Distribution Site in Haydock. This role is offering Part time hours and can be discussed at interview.
We offer air conditioned vehicles and a 30 minute paid break to our drivers and will support you in ensuring your CPC training is kept up to date.
Our Class 1 jobs do require handball and manual work which can be a physically demanding. This includes working outside in adverse weather conditions ad handballing product at some of the delivery points.
Exciting opportunities have arisen at RDC2 Haydock Class 1 Drivers to work either:
- 27hr or 36hr (9hr Day) Contracts – Guaranteed Hours, Overtime available
- 21hr or 28hr (7hr Day) Contracts – Guaranteed Hours, Overtime available
Flexible start times, to be agreed at Interview Stage
Day Shift will include Saturday working (Weekend Premium applied)
Night Shift will include either or both Sunday & Friday (Weekend & Night Premium applied)
Role Responsibility
Delivering palletised goods on time to branches and/or depots within the Booker network
Tipping and loading vehicles as necessary
Collection of backloads from 3rd party suppliers
Normal daily delivery workload is 1 / 2 runs, mostly single drop with occasional 2nd drop
Effective verbal and written communication with site and external customers
Knowledge of Drivers Hours and WTD, ensuring legality at all times.
Keeping our fleet clean & tidy, damage free and reporting of all vehicle defects
You will need
LGV 1 Licence
- Experience of digital tachograph
- Geographical knowledge
- Experience of curtain sided trailers (Desired but training can be given)
- Operation of refrigerated trailers (Desired but training can be given)
- Driver CPC qualification
- Yearly ongoing DCPC training is provided
- Newly Qualified drivers will be considered
Whats 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:
- 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 for you and your family.
- A great holiday package
About The Company
Be part of something special. Join our team at Booker.
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.
Booker Group comprises of Booker Wholesale, Makro, Booker Direct, Classic Drinks, Ritter Courivaud and Chef Direct. Our customers include Premier, Family Shopper, Budgens and Londis retailers and we have one shared aim - improving choice, price and service for all our customers.
Our business is incredibly diverse, so it takes a wide range of skills to deliver the exceptional service our customers require.
Wherever you join us, you’ll be part of an organisation that will help your career to keep moving forward.
*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*
