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Class 1 Driver

Booker Distribution Logo
Job ref: 26525 Category: Driver
  • Pound icon Salary £18.15 plus a number of additional shift premiums
  • Location icon Location Hatfield Business Park Frobisher Way Hatfield
  • Suitcase icon Contract Type Permanent
  • Time icon Hours 45
  • Closing icon Closing Date
  • Business icon Business Unit Booker Distribution

51.7739, -0.250234

Location icon Hatfield Business Park Frobisher Way Hatfield AL10 9TR

About the role

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. 

 LGV 1 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.

 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'.

**Prior to employment, you must successfully complete a drug and alcohol test**

You will be a UK resident (we are unable to assist people with VISAs) and will be able to travel to and from the site for your shift. 

Main Responsibilities

  • 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.

You will need

  • Knowledge of tachograph rules and regulations
  • Geographical knowledge
  • Tail lift operation
  • Single/multi-drop experience
  • Vehicle compliant 
  • Must have a valid Digital Tachograph
  • Must hold full CAT C+E (Class 1) licence
  • Must hold valid Drivers Qualification Card (CPC Card)

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

What's 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 and Virtual GP for you and your family.
  • A great holiday package

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About the Company

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*

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