Class 1 Driver

About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Fareham Distribution Centre as a Class 1 Driver, working as part of a supportive and hardworking team at the heart of our operation.

This is a full-time role based on a 45-hour working week, with shifts across any 5 days out of 7. Flexibility is key, as this will include weekend working on a rota basis.

As a Class 1 Driver, you’ll play a vital role in delivering excellent service to our customers. The role does involve manual handling and physical work, including handballing stock at delivery points and working outdoors in varying weather conditions. This makes it ideal for someone who enjoys an active role and takes pride in a job well done.

What we offer:

• Ongoing overtime opportunities to increase your earnings
• Fully funded CPC training hours to support your professional development
• The chance to work within a friendly, team-focused environment
• A stable role within a well-established and growing business

Please note that a drug and alcohol test will form part of the pre-employment process.

If you’re reliable, motivated, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Schedules are 

45 hour contract with an alternating 2 weekly rota 

• WK-1 Monday - Friday with WK -2 Monday-Saturday with a day off in the week  

Or we have 

40 Hour Contract 

• Wk 1 - Monday Tuesday,Thursday,Friday and Wk 2 - Monday,tuesday,friday,saturday  

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

In this position, you will be responsible for the safe delivery of stock to our independent retailers stores.

Completing several multi-drop deliveries a day (the amount each day will vary).

Ensuring all paperwork is completed after delivery.

That your vehicle is in good condition at the start and finish of your shift.

Working autonomously as well as part of the wider transport team.

You will need

Class 1 Licence Holder.

Driver CPC Holder.

Ability to deliver excellent customer service.

Experience of multi-drop; temperature controlled food deliveries preferred, but not essential.

Routes vary daily and therefore successful applicants will need to be flexible in work and hours of work (including at short notice).

Please note that all candidates will have to undertake a drug and alcohol test as part of the pre-employment tests.

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, 8 distribution centres, 5 Best Food L