Class 1 Driver/Shunter- Part Time

About the role

*This is a part -time Class 1 Driver Shunter position working 20 to 30 hours a week Monday through to Friday*

• Specific hours discussed at interview 
• Overtime opportunities also available
• Fully funded CPC training hours provided

We are currently recruiting for a Part time Class 1 Shunter/Driver at our Booker Retail Partners Site in Thamesmead. This role is offering 20-30 hours across Monday to Friday to be discussed at interview .  There will be flexibility offered for the shift during the week based on the Driver's preference.

We offer air conditioned vehicles and a 30 minute paid break to our drivers and will support you in ensuring your CPC training is kept up to date.

This role is primarily for a Shunter at our Thamesmead site though our Class 1 jobs can require handball and manual work if delivering to a customer which can be physically demanding. This includes working outside in adverse weather conditions.  

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 need

Class 1 Licence Holder

Driver CPC Holder

Ability to deliver excellent customer service

Experience of Shunting preferred but not essential

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

Successful applicants will need to be flexible in work and hours of work (including at short notice)

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 Logistics sites, as well as 6 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 Leader 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</