Class 2 Driver

About the role We are seeking a reliable and professional 18 tonne driver to join our team in the drinks distribution sector. This role involves delivering alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to pubs, bars, restaurants, and retailers across London. Manual handling and heavy lifting are a key part of this role, so a good level of physical fitness is essential. You will also be accompanied by a drivers mate to assist. What is in it for you Monday to Friday working (no weekends!) Quarterly drivers bonus scheme Job and knock - this is where you are able to complete your assigned tasks and then free to leave regardless of the time spent on those tasks Early starts, early finishes (depending on route) Full company uniform and PPE provided Ongoing training and career development opportunities You will be responsible for Completing delivery paperwork and logbooks or any other required documentation. Handle the loading and unloading of company vehicles with care and precision. Good geographic knowledge of the local delivery area. Deliver goods into customers premises, checking delivery accuracy and ensuring documentation is signed. Collect and manage any returned items as part of the delivery process. You will need Valid Category C (Class 2) licence. Up-to-date CPC Qualification Card and Digital Tachograph Card. Experience of multi drop deliveries to customers, including general public locations and job sites. Experience of working in a similar delivery or logistics environment. Previous experience delivering in the drinks or logistics industry is desirable. Comfortable with heavy lifting and physically demanding work. Strong communication skills and a positive, customer-focused attitude. Good knowledge of local area and routes is an advantage. 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 recruitment@bookergroup.com 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

Location: London, GB

Posted Date: 6/7/2025