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 physically demanding. This includes working outside in adverse weather conditions and handballing products 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 45 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, 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
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🚛 Highlight your Class 2 licence and Driver CPC prominently as these are essential requirements for this Tesco role
📦 Emphasise any multi-drop delivery experience, especially with temperature controlled food products to match their wholesale operations
💪 Mention your physical fitness and ability to handle manual work including handballing in adverse weather conditions
🏪 Showcase customer service skills when delivering to independent retailers as this role involves direct client interaction
⏰ Demonstrate flexibility with working hours and short-notice changes as routes vary daily at Booker
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- •Completed 180+ multi-drop deliveries per month to independent retailers, maintaining 98% on-time delivery rate across temperature controlled food logistics
- •Managed manual handballing of up to 2.5 tonnes daily across 12-15 delivery points while maintaining excellent customer service standards
- •Maintained Class 2 HGV licence and Driver CPC compliance through 35 hours annual training, achieving zero safety incidents over 18 months
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Tesco's reputation as the UK's leading food wholesaler through Booker makes this Class 2 Driver position exactly the career progression I'm seeking. My Class 2 licence and current Driver CPC certification align perfectly with your transport team requirements for multi-drop deliveries to independent retailers.
My background in temperature controlled logistics and customer-facing delivery roles has prepared me for the physical demands and service excellence this position requires. I understand the importance of maintaining product integrity during transport and building strong relationships with retail partners.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you ensure temperature controlled goods maintain their integrity during multi-drop deliveries?
- ›What safety checks do you perform before starting your daily route with a Class 2 vehicle?
- ›How do you handle the Driver CPC requirements and keep your training hours up to date?
- ›Describe your experience with handballing heavy goods at delivery points
- ›How do you plan efficient routes when dealing with multiple independent retailer deliveries?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to deliver in challenging weather conditions
- ›Describe a situation where you provided excellent customer service to a difficult retailer
- ›How do you handle last-minute changes to your delivery schedule?
- ›Give an example of when you had to work flexible hours to meet business needs
- ›Tell me about a time you identified a safety concern during delivery operations
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 deliver in challenging weather conditions
How do you handle last-minute changes to your delivery schedule?