Trainee HGV Driver - TEST

Job Description

Ready to put your career in gear? If you’ve got drive and enthusiasm, we’ve got the training to get you moving. Join our Driver Academy and turn ambition into a rewarding career.

Getting your HGV licence can cost up to £5,000 – but with us, it’s completely free. In just 20 weeks, you could be a qualified professional driver, starting a secure career where you’ll be valued and supported every step of the way.

• Completing your training workbook and meeting learning milestones
• Buddying up with qualified drivers for guidance and support
• Learning on the job – including loading vehicles and understanding driver debriefs
• Going out as a driver’s assistant to learn routes and customer expectations
• Building the skills and confidence to become a safe, professional HGV driver

• A full UK driving licence held for at least 2 years
• Fewer than 6 penalty points and no disqualifying convictions
• A positive attitude and great customer service skills
• Previous multidrop delivery experience would be advantageous

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, 8 distribution centres, 5 Best Food Logistics sites, as well as 6 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 Leader 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