Driver Class 1 Trunker
Job description
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About the role
Working as part of the transport team at our Banbury Depot you will play an important part in achieving divisional targets by providing a first class, on time and friendly delivery service between depots.
Role and Responsibilities:
- You will be aware and adhere to all driving legislation required for driving a LGV vehicle, following all Health and Safety procedures and be responsible for own and other people’s Health and Safety.
- You will comply at all times with all relevant legislation in food safety and chill chain standards and ensure that the fridge is set to the correct temperature for the job being done.
- You will ensure that your vehicle is maintained in a safe and clean condition by completing all safety checks, filling in your defect book and ensuring the correct paperwork accompanies the correct trunk e.g., trunk manifest, backhaul paperwork.
- You must co-operate fully with the driver debrief procedure and undertake any other duties that may prove necessary e.g., multi-drop deliveries, yard duties, shunting.
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 need
Working Hours:
40 hours per week which may include Saturdays and public holidays.
Potential Overtime available.
It is essential that you hold a current LGV Class 1 driving licence. 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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Application advice
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🚛 Highlight your LGV Class 1 licence prominently as this is the essential requirement for the role
📋 Emphasise any experience with food safety and chill chain compliance as Tesco requires strict temperature control
🔧 Include vehicle maintenance experience and daily safety checks as you'll be responsible for vehicle condition
📊 Quantify your driving experience: 'Completed 200+ trunk runs with zero safety incidents'
🎯 Mention flexibility for Saturday and holiday work as the role requires 40 hours across varied shifts
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- •Completed 250+ LGV Class 1 trunk runs maintaining 100% on-time delivery record while adhering to strict chill chain temperature controls
- •Conducted daily vehicle safety checks and defect book maintenance for 8-vehicle fleet, achieving zero safety incidents over 18 months
- •Managed multi-drop deliveries across 12 depot locations, processing trunk manifests and backhaul paperwork with 99% accuracy
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Tesco's commitment to first-class delivery service between depots aligns perfectly with my LGV Class 1 driving experience and dedication to food safety compliance. Your Banbury depot role particularly appeals to me because of the emphasis on chill chain standards and vehicle maintenance responsibilities.
My background in transport logistics has equipped me with the skills to handle trunk deliveries, complete thorough safety checks, and maintain accurate documentation including defect books and trunk manifests.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›What daily safety checks would you perform on an LGV Class 1 vehicle?
- ›How do you ensure compliance with chill chain standards during transport?
- ›Describe the process for completing a defect book entry
- ›What documentation is required for trunk deliveries between depots?
- ›How would you handle a temperature alarm in the refrigerated trailer?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to work under pressure to meet delivery deadlines
- ›Describe a situation where you identified a safety issue and how you handled it
- ›How do you stay motivated during long driving shifts?
- ›Give an example of when you had to adapt to changing work priorities
- ›Tell me about a time you worked effectively as part of a transport team
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 work under pressure to meet delivery deadlines
Describe a situation where you identified a safety issue and how you handled it