Class 2 Driver
Job description
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About the role
- Overtime opportunities also available
- Fully funded CPC training hours provided
We're recruiting for Class 2 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 2 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 be responsible for
- Air conditioned vehicles
- 30 minute paid break
- We will keep your CPC updated with training provided
- More to be discussed upon application
Our drivers are a vital part of our business. You’ll drive your vehicle to our Retailers’ stores and deliver caged goods to them. You may also be taking backhauls to the depot on your return. This is a manual role so we do need you to be physically able to move cages and lift goods.
We’re are looking for experienced Class 2 drivers based in our Booker Retail Partners site.
Working rotating shift patterns Mon - Fri / Tue - Sat
45 hours per week
You will need
Class 2 Licence Holder
Driver CPC Holder
Ability to deliver excellent customer service
Experience of multi-drop; temperature controlled food deliveries preferred, but not essential
Available to work 45 hours a week (overtime available)
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, 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
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
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🚛 Highlight your Class 2 licence and Driver CPC certification prominently as these are essential requirements
📦 Emphasise any multi-drop delivery experience, particularly with temperature controlled food deliveries
💪 Mention your physical fitness and ability to handle manual work including lifting and moving cages
🎯 Include customer service experience as you'll be delivering to independent retailer stores
⏰ Show flexibility with shift patterns as the role requires rotating Mon-Fri/Tue-Sat schedules
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- •Completed 150+ multi-drop deliveries weekly across 25 independent retailer locations, maintaining 98% on-time delivery rate
- •Handled manual loading and unloading of 40+ caged goods daily while ensuring temperature controlled products remained within specification
- •Maintained Class 2 vehicle safety standards through daily checks, achieving zero safety incidents over 18-month period
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Tesco's commitment to supporting independent retailers through Booker Retail Partners aligns perfectly with my Class 2 driving experience and passion for customer service. With my valid Driver CPC certification and multi-drop delivery background, I am well-positioned to safely deliver caged goods to your retailer network while maintaining the high standards Tesco is known for.
My background in temperature controlled deliveries and manual handling operations has prepared me for the physical demands of this role, including working in adverse weather conditions and managing rotating shift patterns across 45-hour weeks.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you ensure temperature controlled deliveries maintain proper conditions throughout your route?
- ›What safety checks do you perform on your Class 2 vehicle before starting deliveries?
- ›How do you plan efficient multi-drop routes to maximise delivery times?
- ›What experience do you have with manual handling of caged goods?
- ›How do you manage your Driver CPC hours and continuing education requirements?
Behavioural
- ›Describe a time when you had to deliver in challenging weather conditions
- ›Tell me about a situation where you provided excellent customer service to a difficult retailer
- ›How do you handle the physical demands of a job that requires heavy lifting all day?
- ›Describe a time when you had to adapt to a change in delivery schedule or route
- ›Give an example of when you went above and beyond for a customer during a delivery
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Describe a time when you had to deliver in challenging weather conditions
How do you handle the physical demands of a job that requires heavy lifting all day?