Class 2 Delivery Driver

Role overview

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys local driving, customer interaction, and being an important part of a delivery operation. The work is varied and involves regular contact with customers, helping ensure they receive goods on schedule and with a high standard of service. The operation runs seven days a week, so shifts may include weekends.

Overtime is available, and fully funded CPC training hours are provided.

Key duties

You will be responsible for helping customers keep their shelves stocked with the products they need. This includes loading goods into the vehicle at the branch, unloading them at customer locations, and making sure all paperwork is completed correctly.

What you need

The role requires a Cat C / 18T / Class 2 licence. You should have at least two years of driving experience, with delivery-driving experience preferred. The job also calls for the ability to complete manual deliveries, strong interpersonal skills, a positive customer-service mindset, and good literacy and numeracy.

Benefits and rewards

• Overtime opportunities are available.
• Fully funded CPC training hours are included.
• Colleague card offering 10% off purchases at Booker, plus double-discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months of service, access to a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% off most purchases, rising to 15% for a 4-day period after each four-weekly pay day, 13 times per year, plus 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off F&F.
• 10% off pay monthly and SIM-only Tesco Mobile deals, with additional offers throughout the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet, and home insurance through Tesco Bank, subject to terms and conditions.
• Free eye test when spending £50 or more, plus 30% off glasses, prescription sunglasses, and contact lenses when spending £50 or more.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Discounted RAC breakdown cover rates.
• Access to an offers and discounts website, including a cycle-to-work scheme.
• After 3 months of service, eligibility to join the annual Save As You Earn share scheme with discounted future Tesco share purchases.
• Pension plan with contributions of up to 5% matched by Booker.
• Life assurance providing death-in-service cover of up to three times annual pay.
• Health and wellbeing support, including a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• Holiday entitlement package.

About the employer

Booker is the UK’s leading food and drink wholesaler, serving independent retailers, caterers, and small businesses through a nationwide network of cash and carry branches, distribution centres, Best Food Logistics sites, and support centres. The company promotes an inclusive culture where people from all backgrounds are welcomed and supported.

Additional information

The company is open to discussions about flexible working arrangements. Support may be available for people at different life stages, including early-career candidates, carers, those approaching retirement, and new parents. Booker is a Disability Confident Committed Leader and aims to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

Applicants must be over 18 if the job involves working before 6:15 am, after 9:45 pm, or in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines and spirits, or driving roles. Where application volumes are high, the role may close earlier than the advertised end date. Individual feedback is only provided to candidates who attend an interview.

Booker Group is part of Tesco plc but operates separately from the core Tesco business, so the benefits package differs from Tesco’s standard employee benefits.