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 specifically mentions these standards
🔧 Include vehicle maintenance experience and daily safety checks as the role requires completing defect books and safety inspections
📦 Mention multi-drop delivery experience if you have it, as the role includes various delivery types beyond trunk runs
⏰ Demonstrate reliability and punctuality as the role emphasises on-time delivery service between depots
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- •Completed 95% of trunk deliveries on schedule across 8 distribution centres, maintaining chill chain temperatures within 0.5°C tolerance
- •Conducted daily vehicle safety checks on 40-tonne LGV Class 1 vehicles, identifying 12 defects over 6 months preventing potential breakdowns
- •Managed multi-drop deliveries covering 200+ mile routes while ensuring full compliance with driving hours regulations and tachograph requirements
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Tesco's commitment to first-class delivery service between depots aligns perfectly with my LGV Class 1 qualifications and dedication to food safety compliance. Your Banbury depot role particularly appeals to me as it combines trunk deliveries with the variety of multi-drop work and yard duties that keeps the job engaging.
My background in commercial driving has equipped me with the vehicle maintenance discipline and Health and Safety awareness that your transport team requires. I understand the critical importance of chill chain standards and completing proper documentation like trunk manifests and defect books.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you ensure compliance with driving hours regulations and tachograph requirements?
- ›What daily vehicle safety checks would you perform before starting a trunk run?
- ›How would you maintain chill chain standards during food deliveries?
- ›Describe your experience with completing defect books and vehicle documentation
- ›What would you do if you discovered a temperature issue with the refrigerated trailer?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to adapt to changing delivery schedules or routes
- ›Describe a situation where you identified a safety concern and how you handled it
- ›How do you prioritise tasks when you have multiple responsibilities like deliveries and yard duties?
- ›Give an example of when you worked as part of a team to achieve a common goal
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to deal with a difficult situation while maintaining professionalism
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 adapt to changing delivery schedules or routes
Describe a situation where you identified a safety concern and how you handled it