Class 2 Driver

Job description

What's 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

About the role

Are you a Class 2 Driverlookingforarolethatoffersstability,greatearningpotential,ongoingtrainingandasupportiveteamenvironment?

Whether you're an experienced driverornewlyqualifiedandlookingtobuildyourcareer,we'dlovetohearfromyou.We'relookingformotivated,customer-focuseddriverstojoinourbusyFarehamDistributionCentre.

Atourbusiness,driversarevaluedmembersoftheteam.You'llplayavitalroleindeliveringproductssafelyandprofessionallywhilerepresentingourcompanytocustomerseveryday.

This is a hands-on role Drivers are responsible for the safe delivery of products to customer locations, which includes unloading Caged stock and carrying out physical duties throughout theworkingday.Assuch,applicantsshouldbecomfortableundertakingmanualhandlingactivitiesandworkinginafast-pacedenvironment.Therolecanbephysicallydemandingattimesandmayinvolveworkingoutdoorsinvaryingweatherconditions.

Whatweoffer:

• Overtimeopportunitiesavailable
• FullyfundedCPCtraininghours
• Supportiveteamenvironment

ImportantInformation:Successfulcandidateswillberequiredtocompleteadrugandalcoholtestaspartofourpre-employmentscreeningprocess.

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 2 Licence Holder
• Driver CPC Holder
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service
• Experience of multi-drop; temperature controlled food deliveries preferred, but not essential
• Available to work 45 hours a week (overtime available)
• Routes vary daily and therefore successful applicants will need to be flexible in work and hours of work (within a window time)
• Applicants will not be considered if they have more than 6 points on their licence, 'Careless Driving', prosecution for mobile phone use or drink driving or have failed to comply with 'Construction of Use'.

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

About The Company

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, were a place where Everyones Welcome.

We know life looks a little different for each of us. Thats 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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Fareham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

06-08-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English