HGV 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 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 48 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, 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
5 AI-generated recommendations to maximise your chances.
⭐ Place your HGV Class 2 licence and Driver CPC prominently at the top of your CV under a 'Licences & Certifications' section — the advert lists both as hard requirements.
📊 Quantify your delivery experience: e.g. 'Completed 15-20 multi-drop stops per shift across Cardiff and South Wales, maintaining 98% on-time delivery rate.'
🌐 Highlight any temperature-controlled or chilled/frozen food delivery experience explicitly, as the advert flags this as a preferred differentiator for Booker's wholesale routes.
🎯 Mention handball and manual handling experience directly — the advert stresses physical demands including working outdoors in adverse weather, so demonstrating this reduces employer risk.
🤝 Reference flexibility and short-notice availability in your personal statement, as the advert specifically states routes vary daily and short-notice changes are required.
Suggested CV bullets
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- •Completed 15-20 multi-drop deliveries per shift across South Wales for a food wholesale client, achieving 97% on-time delivery across 6 months of temperature-controlled routes.
- •Performed daily HGV Class 2 walkaround checks and defect reporting in line with DVSA standards, contributing to a zero-prohibition record across 12 months of operation.
- •Handled up to 4 tonnes of handball product per shift in adverse weather conditions, maintaining a clean manual handling record and zero lost-time injuries over 2 years.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Booker's reputation as the UK's leading food and drink wholesaler makes this HGV Class 2 Driver position at the Cardiff Retail Partner site a natural next step for me. Holding a valid Class 2 licence and Driver CPC, I have hands-on experience completing multi-drop routes and managing handball deliveries safely and efficiently across varied daily schedules.
My background in food distribution logistics has equipped me with a strong understanding of temperature-controlled load management and pre-drive vehicle safety checks. I am comfortable working 48-hour weeks with short-notice route changes, having regularly adapted to last-minute schedule adjustments while maintaining on-time delivery performance across 15 or more drops per shift.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›Walk us through your pre-drive vehicle safety check routine for an HGV Class 2 vehicle.
- ›How do you manage temperature-controlled loads to ensure cold chain compliance throughout a multi-drop route?
- ›What steps do you take when a planned delivery route changes at short notice mid-shift?
- ›Describe your experience with handball deliveries — what techniques do you use to reduce injury risk during heavy manual handling?
- ›How do you record and report a vehicle defect discovered during a walkaround check?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to adapt quickly to a last-minute change in your delivery schedule.
- ›Describe a situation where you had to deliver excellent customer service at a difficult or awkward delivery point.
- ›Give an example of when you worked safely in challenging weather or physical conditions.
- ›Tell me about a time you identified a potential safety issue on your vehicle or route and how you handled it.
- ›Describe a situation where you had to manage a high volume of drops under time pressure — how did you prioritise?
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 adapt quickly to a last-minute change in your delivery schedule.
Give an example of when you worked safely in challenging weather or physical conditions.