Class 1 Driver

Job Description

Our Regional Distribution centres supply our 198 cash and carry sites with all their products including Fresh, Frozen and Ambient stock. We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Hatfield Distribution Centre as a Class 1 Driver.

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. Different shifts available - days, backshift and nights.

LGV1 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. Also 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'.

We do not accept applications from candidates residing outside of UK and must be living within a commutable distance.

• Effective verbal and written communication with site and external customers
• Having knowledge of the Working Time Regulations, ensuring driving hours remain compliant week to week
• Being responsible for the reporting of all vehicle defects

• Knowledge of tachograph rules and regulations
• Geographical knowledge
• Tail lift operation
• Single/multi-drop experience
• Vehicle compliant
• Driver CPC would be of an advantage

Full induction in Booker procedures, risk assessments and safe systems of work will be given to the successful candidates.

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