Class 2 Driver
Job description
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About the role
We operate the UK’s ONLY flexible multi-temp, shared customer delivery logistics network. We buy, warehouse, pick and distribute products to the nation’s best loved food and drink brands every single day and provide the best experience to our customers.
Our LGV Drivers do more than a ‘driving job’. Our Drivers are the ‘face’ of our organisation, leaving everyone they meet with a positive impression of them and Best Food Logistics.
This is a demanding but rewarding role which involves manual handling and multi-drop deliveries. You should therefore be confident to drive and deliver to various outlets throughout the UK.
Working Hours:
48 hours per week which may include Saturdays and public holidays. Potential Overtime available.
What is in it for you
The additional Benefits of being part of the BEST team!
- 10% Tesco discount, which increases to 15% for 4 days every 4 weeks (all discounts apply to home delivery)
- 20% discount on F&F Clothing
- 10% discount at Tesco Café
- 10% Booker discount
- Pizza Hut Restaurants: 25% discount after 3pm, excludes buffet and deals
- 25% discount at selected Burger King restaurants
- Contributory Pension.
- 1 year life assurance for all colleagues; or 3 years if you join the pension scheme
- Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family & the opportunity to join a healthcare cash plan.
- An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including cinema vouchers & a cycle to work scheme
- A great holiday package – 29 days pro rata
You will be responsible for
Role and Responsibilities:
- Deliver products to our customers, intact, on time and in full as per the delivery schedule
- Completion of documentation such as delivery notes, credits, and collections
- Adhere to all Driving Legislation and Working Time Regulations
- Follow Health and Safety procedures and be responsible for your own and other’s Health and Safety
- Full compliance of Food safety Legislation and Chill Chain Standards
- Ensure LGV is maintained and safe e.g., safety checks and completion of defect book
- Collect all empty equipment from the customer
- Cooperate fully with the driver debrief procedure and undertake any other duties as directed by the Shift Management team
You will need
It is essential that you hold a current LGV Class 2 driving licence and a valid CPC card.
Applications from newly qualified Drivers welcome. We look forward to you joining the BEST team!
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 LGV licence and CPC card prominently as these are essential requirements
📊 Quantify your delivery experience: 'Completed 45+ multi-drop deliveries daily with 99% on-time performance'
🌐 Emphasise food safety knowledge as the role involves Chill Chain Standards compliance
🎯 Mention experience with delivery documentation and defect reporting systems
🤝 Showcase customer-facing skills as drivers are the 'face' of the organisation
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- •Completed 250+ multi-drop deliveries monthly across 15 UK regions, maintaining 98% on-time performance while adhering to Working Time Regulations
- •Ensured full compliance with Food Safety Legislation and Chill Chain Standards for temperature-sensitive products worth £12,000 daily
- •Conducted daily LGV safety checks and defect reporting, achieving zero safety incidents across 18 months of operations
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Tesco's Best Food Logistics Class 2 Driver position in Royton represents exactly the customer-focused driving role I'm seeking. My Class 2 LGV licence and CPC qualification, combined with experience in food safety compliance and multi-drop deliveries, align perfectly with your requirements for operating the UK's only flexible multi-temp delivery network.
My background in logistics and customer service has prepared me to be the professional 'face' of your organisation while maintaining the demanding schedule of 48 hours per week across various UK outlets.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you ensure compliance with Working Time Regulations during long delivery routes?
- ›What food safety procedures would you follow when handling chilled products?
- ›Describe your process for completing daily vehicle safety checks
- ›How would you handle a situation where your delivery schedule is running behind?
- ›What steps would you take if you discovered a defect in your LGV during pre-trip inspection?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to deal with a difficult customer during a delivery
- ›Describe a situation where you had to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
- ›Give an example of when you went above and beyond for a customer
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to adapt to changes in your delivery route or schedule
- ›Describe how you maintain high standards of safety while working independently
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time when you had to deal with a difficult customer during a delivery
Describe a situation where you had to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines