Class 2 Driver - Booker Group : Job Details

About the role

Venus Wine & Drinks Merchant (Part of the Booker Group) are looking to recruit HGV Drivers for our Tottenham location.

In this role, we\'re seeking an enthusiastic driver to operate an 18T rigid vehicle, handling deliveries primarily within Greater London and occasionally on longer routes outside the city.

In case you didn\'t know, we supply pubs, clubs, bars and eateries which means making sure deliveries are on time is a top priority!

Our drivers are also paired with Drivers Mates, have an electric pump truck and a tail-lift to make sure you have all the tools you need to be successful.

Role Responsibility

• Driving an 18T Rigid Vehicle: Managing diverse delivery routes across Greater London and occasionally beyond.
• Completing Delivery Routes: Efficiently navigating routes with up to 15 stops, with potential for additional stops during peak periods.
• Ensuring Vehicle Safety: Conducting thorough 15-minute vehicle safety checks before driving and recording the results.
• Professional Customer Service: Interacting with customers in a friendly, professional manner while ensuring their deliveries are completed and checked to their satisfaction.
• Assisting with Deliveries: Collaborating with a driver’s mate to handle deliveries effectively, using the provided electric pump truck and tail-lift.

You will need

• UK Class 2 Licence: With no more than 6 points (clean licence preferred).
• Digital Tacho Card: Essential for tracking your driving hours accurately.
• In-Date CPC Card: With up-to-date training (7 hours per year). Non-UK cards should be exchanged for UK CPC/Tacho prior to or at first renewal.
• Understanding of Tacho Regulations: Knowledgeable in EU/Domestic tacho regulations regarding working hours, breaks, and driving time.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Strong verbal communication to interact effectively with customers.
• Experience in Central London: Previous experience navigating delivery routes in Central London.
• Tail-Lift and Electric Pump Truck Operation: Skills in operating these tools to streamline your deliveries.
• Parking and Time Management: Understanding of parking rules and excellent time management abilities.

Whats in it for you

At Venus (Part of the Booker Group), 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.
• A great holiday package
• We have a quarterly drivers bonus dependent on length of service, starting at £250.

About The Company

Be part of something special. Join our team at Booker.

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.

Booker Group comprises of Booker Wholesale, Makro, Booker Direct, Classic Drinks, Ritter Courivaud and Chef Direct. Our customers include Premier, Family Shopper, Budgens and Londis retailers and we have one shared aim - improving choice, price and service for all our customers.

Our business is incredibly diverse, so it takes a wide range of skills to deliver the exceptional service our customers require.

Wherever you join us, you’ll be part of an organisation that will help your career to keep moving forward.

*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*