Trainee HGV Driver - TEST

About the role

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.

Main Responsibilities

• 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

You will need

• 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 

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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