Driver Class 2 days
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:
Available shift patterns: Mon/Tues/Fri/Sat OR Mon/Thurs/Fri/Sat
Typical start times 3am – 7am
Shift durations can vary but average 12hrs per day, 48hrs per week
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
You will be responsible for
- 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.
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, 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
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Application advice
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🚛 Highlight your LGV Class 2 licence and CPC card prominently as these are essential requirements
📋 Emphasise experience with multi-drop deliveries and food logistics to match their specialised network
⏰ Mention flexibility with early start times (3-7am) and 12-hour shifts to show availability
🥶 Include any food safety or chill chain experience as they specifically mention compliance requirements
🤝 Showcase customer-facing skills as drivers are described as the 'face' of the organisation
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- •Completed 95% of multi-drop deliveries on schedule across 8-hour routes, maintaining food safety compliance throughout chill chain process
- •Conducted daily LGV safety checks and vehicle maintenance for 18-month period with zero safety incidents or defect reports
- •Delivered to 45+ customer locations weekly while maintaining 98% customer satisfaction through professional service and accurate documentation
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Tesco's Best Food Logistics role perfectly matches my LGV Class 2 experience and commitment to food safety compliance. Your position as the UK's only flexible multi-temp delivery network operator particularly appeals to me, and I am confident in my ability to represent the company professionally during multi-drop deliveries.
My background in logistics operations has prepared me for the demanding nature of 12-hour shifts and early morning starts, whilst maintaining the highest standards of customer service and safety compliance.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you ensure compliance with Working Time Regulations during long shifts?
- ›Describe your experience with multi-drop delivery routes and time management
- ›What safety checks do you perform on an LGV before starting your shift?
- ›How do you maintain food safety standards during chill chain deliveries?
- ›Explain the importance of accurate documentation in logistics operations
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you dealt with a difficult customer during a delivery
- ›Describe a situation where you had to adapt to unexpected changes in your delivery schedule
- ›How do you stay motivated during early morning starts and long shifts?
- ›Give an example of when you went above and beyond for a customer
- ›Tell me about a time you identified a safety issue and how you handled it
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you dealt with a difficult customer during a delivery
Describe a situation where you had to adapt to unexpected changes in your delivery schedule