Class 1 Driver

Job Description

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, working any five 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.

Please note that all candidates will have to undertake a drug and alcohol test as part of the pre-employment tests.

• Overtime opportunities also available
• Fully funded CPC training hours provided

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 1 Licence Holder.
• You will have 2 years driving experience at Class 1
• Driver CPC Holder.
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service.
• Experience of multi-drop; temperature controlled food deliveries preferred, but not essential.
• Routes vary daily and therefore successful applicants will need to be flexible in work and hours of work (including at short notice).
• Please note that all candidates will have to undertake a drug and alcohol test as part of the pre-employment tests.

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. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.

We’re proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed employer 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 the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.

*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*

For more information about us please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk