Driver Class 1 Trunker
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About the role
Working as part of the transport team at our Royton Depot you will play an important part in achieving divisional targets by providing a first class, on time and friendly delivery service between depots.
Role and Responsibilities:
- You will be aware and adhere to all driving legislation required for driving a LGV vehicle, following all Health and Safety procedures and be responsible for own and other people’s Health and Safety.
- You will comply at all times with all relevant legislation in food safety and chill chain standards and ensure that the fridge is set to the correct temperature for the job being done.
- You will ensure that your vehicle is maintained in a safe and clean condition by completing all safety checks, filling in your defect book and ensuring the correct paperwork accompanies the correct trunk e.g., trunk manifest, backhaul paperwork.
- You must co-operate fully with the driver debrief procedure and undertake any other duties that may prove necessary e.g., multi-drop deliveries, yard duties, shunting.
What is in it for you
The additional Benefits of being part of the BEST team!
- 10% Tesco discount, which increases to 15% for 4 days every 4 weeks (all discounts apply to home delivery)
- 20% discount on F&F Clothing
- 10% discount at Tesco Café
- 10% Booker discount
- Pizza Hut Restaurants: 25% discount after 3pm, excludes buffet and deals
- 25% discount at selected Burger King restaurants
- Contributory Pension.
- 1 year life assurance for all colleagues; or 3 years if you join the pension scheme
- Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family & the opportunity to join a healthcare cash plan.
- An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including cinema vouchers & a cycle to work scheme
- A great holiday package – 29 days pro rata
You will be responsible for
Working Hours:
48 hours per week which may include Saturdays and public holidays.
Potential Overtime available.
It is essential that you hold a current LGV Class 1 driving licence. Applications from newly qualified Drivers welcome.
We look forward to you joining the BEST team!
You will need
It is essential that you hold a current LGV Class 1 driving licence and a valid CPC card.
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
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
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5 recommandations générées par notre IA pour maximiser vos chances.
⭐ Place your LGV Class 1 licence and valid CPC card prominently at the top of your CV under a 'Licences & Certifications' section — the advert lists these as the only essential requirements.
📊 Quantify your trunking or multi-drop experience: e.g. 'Completed 5 nightly trunk runs per week across 3 depots, maintaining 99% on-time delivery rate over 2 years'.
🌐 Highlight any experience with temperature-controlled or chilled/frozen goods haulage, as the advert specifically references chill chain standards and fridge temperature compliance.
🎯 Include a line about your defect reporting and vehicle check routine — mention the specific checks you carry out (walkaround, tyre, lights, load security) to show procedural competence aligned with the role's paperwork requirements.
🤝 Reference any experience with driver debrief procedures or working within a depot/distribution centre environment, as Booker operates 8 distribution centres and values familiarity with depot operations.
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- •Completed 5 nightly Class 1 trunk runs per week between 3 distribution centres, achieving a 98% on-time delivery rate across 12 consecutive months.
- •Maintained full chill chain compliance on temperature-controlled loads for 2 years, with zero cold chain breaches recorded during HMRC and food safety audits.
- •Reduced vehicle defect escalations by 30% over 6 months by implementing a rigorous pre-departure walkaround check routine and same-day defect book submission.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Tesco Booker's reputation as the UK's leading food and drink wholesaler makes the Class 1 Trunker Driver position at Royton a role I am keen to pursue. With a current LGV Class 1 licence and valid CPC card, I bring the essential qualifications alongside a thorough understanding of chill chain compliance and vehicle safety procedures that this depot-to-depot operation demands.
My background in HGV trunking includes completing nightly inter-depot runs with full defect book completion, trunk manifest management, and backhaul paperwork — all handled to the standard required by food safety legislation. I have consistently maintained temperature-controlled loads within specified parameters and co-operated fully with driver debrief procedures at each shift end.
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Wahrscheinliche Interviewfragen
10 questions générées à partir de cette offre.
Technische
- ›Walk me through your pre-departure vehicle safety check routine for a Class 1 artic.
- ›How do you ensure chill chain compliance when transporting temperature-sensitive goods between depots?
- ›What steps do you take when you discover a defect during a walkaround check?
- ›How do you manage your tachograph and driving hours to stay within legal limits on a 48-hour working week?
- ›Describe the paperwork you would expect to complete for a trunk run, including backhaul documentation.
Verhaltensbezogene
- ›Tell me about a time you identified a safety issue with your vehicle or load and how you handled it.
- ›Describe a situation where you had to adapt your route or schedule at short notice — what did you do?
- ›Give an example of when you had to manage your time carefully to meet a delivery deadline.
- ›Tell me about a time you had to follow a strict compliance procedure under pressure. How did you ensure you didn't cut corners?
- ›Describe a situation where you worked as part of a transport team to achieve a shared target.
Exemples de réponses STAR
Réponses modèles avec la méthode Situation-Tâche-Action-Résultat. À adapter à votre vécu.
Tell me about a time you identified a safety issue with your vehicle or load and how you handled it.
Describe a situation where you had to manage your time carefully to meet a delivery deadline.