HGV Class 2 Driver
Job description
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About the role
- Overtime opportunities also available
- Fully funded CPC training hours provided
As an 18 tonne driver at Makro you will be working for the UK's largest wholesaler. We have a growing delivery operation with over 100 employees on site. So a driving role here means that you will be part of a business that offers "wheel" stability and one of the most competitive salaries right here on your doorstep.
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 be responsible for
Making up to 15 deliveries a day to our wonderful local customers. Our lorries are temperature controlled so you too can be a "chilled out" driver even when the manual handling will get you working up a sweat.
Our drivers are the heart of our business so the work can be hard and it isn't for the feint-hearted. But you will have a regular routine, time on your own and a radio to sing your heart out too while you are:
Delivering up to 15 drops a day
Getting on with the job without supervision
Putting a smile on the face of our customers.
What more could you want?
You will need
A Cat C/ 18T licence having driven for at least two years.
Experience of multi-drops would be preferable but not essential, as you will get 15 opportunities a day to "brake" you in.
A DQC card is a must as we drive a professional operation.
To be in good physical shape as the work can be demanding but don't worry we won't exhaust you.
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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🚛 Emphasise your Cat C licence and 18T driving experience prominently as these are essential requirements for this Makro role
📦 Highlight any multi-drop delivery experience you have, as you'll be making up to 15 deliveries daily to local customers
🎯 Mention your DQC card qualification early in your CV since this is explicitly stated as a must-have requirement
💪 Include examples of manual handling experience and physical stamina as the role involves temperature-controlled deliveries with physical demands
⭐ Show your ability to work independently without supervision, as this driving role requires autonomous working throughout the day
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- •Completed 12-15 multi-drop deliveries daily across Hampshire using 18-tonne temperature-controlled vehicles, maintaining 98% on-time delivery rate
- •Operated Cat C vehicles for wholesale delivery operations, handling manual loading/unloading of goods worth £8,000+ per delivery route
- •Maintained DQC compliance and professional driving standards across 2,400+ delivery miles monthly, achieving zero traffic violations over 18 months
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Tesco's HGV Class 2 Driver position at Makro Eastleigh represents exactly the career stability I'm seeking with my Cat C licence and DQC card qualifications. Your reputation as the UK's largest wholesaler, combined with fully funded CPC training, makes this an ideal opportunity to advance my commercial driving career.
My background in professional driving and experience with temperature-controlled deliveries would enable me to excel in your multi-drop operation, handling up to 15 deliveries daily while maintaining the high customer service standards Booker is known for.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you ensure compliance with drivers' hours regulations during multi-drop deliveries?
- ›What checks do you perform on temperature-controlled vehicles before starting your route?
- ›How do you handle a situation where your DQC card is due for renewal?
- ›Describe your experience with 18-tonne vehicle manoeuvring in tight delivery locations
- ›What would you do if a temperature-controlled load showed signs of temperature breach during delivery?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to deal with a difficult customer during a delivery
- ›Describe a situation where you had to work independently to solve a problem on your route
- ›Give an example of when you had to manage your time effectively to complete multiple deliveries
- ›Tell me about a time when you went above and beyond for a customer
- ›Describe how you stay motivated during long days of solo driving and deliveries
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 deal with a difficult customer during a delivery
Give an example of when you had to manage your time effectively to complete multiple deliveries