Class 1 Driver
Job description
Original text imported from Reed
About the role
- Overtime opportunities also available
- Fully funded CPC training hours provided
Air conditioned vehicles
30 minute paid break
We will keep your CPC updated with training provided
More to be discussed upon application
We're recruiting for Class 1 drivers to join our Transport Team at our Booker Retail Partner site. In this position, you will be responsible for the safe delivery of stock to our independent retailers stores.
Our Class 1 jobs do require handball and manual work which can be a physically demanding. This includes working outside in adverse weather conditions ad handballing product at some of the delivery points.
What is 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
You will need
Class 1 Licence Holder
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)
About us
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
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
Key skills
AI-extracted from the job advert
Application advice
5 AI-generated recommendations to maximise your chances.
⭐ Place your Class 1 licence and Driver CPC card details prominently at the top of your CV under a 'Licences & Qualifications' section, as these are the two hard requirements stated in the advert.
📊 Quantify your delivery experience: e.g. 'Completed 12-15 multi-drop deliveries per shift across 6 postcodes, maintaining 98% on-time delivery rate'.
🌐 Highlight any experience with temperature-controlled or chilled/frozen food logistics, as the advert specifically flags this as preferred for Booker's retail partner routes.
🎯 Mention handball and manual handling experience explicitly — the advert flags this as a key physical requirement, so showing familiarity reduces perceived risk for the hiring manager.
🤝 Reference your flexibility with shift patterns and short-notice scheduling changes, as the advert states routes vary daily and hours can change at short notice.
Suggested CV bullets
3 bullets our AI drafted for this specific advert, mirroring its ATS keywords.
Add these 3 bullets under your most recent experience:
- •Completed an average of 14 multi-drop deliveries per shift across 5 postcodes for a regional food wholesaler, achieving a 97% on-time delivery rate over 18 months.
- •Maintained full tachograph compliance across 48-hour working weeks, passing 3 consecutive DVSA roadside checks with zero infringements over a 2-year period.
- •Performed handball deliveries of chilled and ambient stock to 10+ independent retail stores per route, safely managing loads of up to 25kg in line with manual handling guidelines.
Free to copy — tailoring requires a 30-sec CV upload.
Your cover letter is ready
We've drafted a cover letter for Tesco. Preview the opening, then unlock the full personalised version.
Letter preview — tailored to Tesco
Dear Hiring Manager,
Booker's Class 1 Driver role at the Belvedere Retail Partner site is a strong match for my background in multi-drop HGV distribution. I hold a current Class 1 licence and a valid Driver CPC, and I have hands-on experience completing high-volume multi-drop runs — including handball deliveries to retail outlets — while maintaining full compliance with tachograph and drivers' hours regulations.
My background in food and wholesale logistics has given me practical experience with temperature-controlled loads and the physical demands of handball delivery points. I am accustomed to routes that vary daily and to adapting my schedule at short notice, which I understand is a key requirement for this position at Booker.
Free signup, no card needed. Export to PDF/Word requires a £1.99 trial (14 days).
Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you carry out your daily vehicle walkaround check before a shift, and what would you do if you found a defect?
- ›Describe your experience with temperature-controlled deliveries — how do you ensure cold chain compliance during a multi-drop run?
- ›What steps do you take when a delivery point is inaccessible or the consignee is unavailable?
- ›How do you manage your driving hours to stay compliant with tachograph and drivers' hours regulations?
- ›What experience do you have with handball deliveries, and how do you manage the physical demands safely over a full shift?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to adapt quickly to a last-minute change in your route or schedule.
- ›Describe a situation where you had to deal with a difficult customer or retailer at a delivery point — how did you handle it?
- ›Give an example of a time you identified a safety concern during a delivery and what action you took.
- ›Tell me about a period when you had to work in challenging weather or physical conditions — how did you stay focused?
- ›Describe a time you had to manage multiple deliveries under time pressure — how did you prioritise?
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you had to adapt quickly to a last-minute change in your route or schedule.
Describe a situation where you had to deal with a difficult customer or retailer at a delivery point — how did you handle it?