Picker/Driver
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About the role
Overtime opportunities also available
Within this role you will have the opportunity as a permanent member of the team to join our delivery team.
You will join the business as a Van driver with a mix of duties, including picking for the delivery team which includes supporting the delivered operation in achieving first class customer service.
You will need a full driving license to be considered for this role.
Our drivers are the beating heart of our business and you will play a vital role in ensuring customers receive their deliveries on time and with a great service.
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
Responsible for the accurate picking and dispatch of goods by picking against a hand held terminal and advising Manager of any differences.
Checking quality, shelf life and ensuring packaging is robust in preparation for Delivery.
Responsible for providing a high standard of customer service by processing deliveries efficiently and to target.
Providing first class service to our customers when delivering their goods.
Being polite when dealing with delivery staff and responding appropriately to queries and complaints referring any complex situations to someone who can help.
You’ll be loading stock in to the vehicle at the Branch and unloading at the customer premises. You’ll also need to ensure the paperwork is completed accurately.
You will need
A can do attitude
A passion for customer service
Be willing to go the extra mile
Always be there, on time and properly presented.
Full driving license
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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⭐ Place your full UK driving licence prominently in your Personal Statement or Skills section — the advert states it is a hard requirement for consideration.
📊 Quantify your delivery or picking experience: e.g. 'Picked and dispatched 200+ orders per shift with 99% accuracy using a handheld terminal'.
🎯 Mention any experience with handheld terminals or warehouse management systems, as the advert specifically references picking against a handheld terminal.
🤝 Include a concrete example of customer-facing delivery service, such as resolving a complaint or maintaining on-time delivery targets, to match the 'first class customer service' emphasis.
🚐 Highlight any experience loading and unloading vehicles or working within a depot/branch environment, as both branch loading and customer-premises unloading are listed responsibilities.
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- •Picked and dispatched 180+ customer orders per shift using a handheld terminal, maintaining a 98% accuracy rate across a 6-month period.
- •Completed 25 daily van delivery stops across a 40-mile radius, achieving on-time delivery on 97% of routes over 12 months.
- •Conducted pre-dispatch quality and shelf-life checks on chilled and ambient goods, reducing returned deliveries due to packaging failures by 15% over 3 months.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Booker's Picker/Driver role in Grantham stands out to me because it combines two areas where I have hands-on experience: accurate order picking using handheld terminals and delivering a first-class service directly to customers. The emphasis on quality checking, shelf-life awareness, and on-time delivery aligns closely with the standards I hold myself to in every shift.
My background in delivery and warehouse operations has equipped me with a full UK driving licence, a methodical approach to picking and dispatch, and the confidence to handle customer queries and complaints professionally at the doorstep. I have consistently met picking accuracy and delivery time targets in previous roles, and I understand the importance of robust packaging checks before goods leave the branch.
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Technische
- ›How have you used a handheld terminal for order picking, and how did you handle discrepancies between the system and physical stock?
- ›What checks do you carry out when assessing product quality and shelf life before loading a delivery vehicle?
- ›Describe the process you follow to ensure a vehicle is loaded safely and efficiently before a delivery run.
- ›How do you plan or prioritise multiple delivery stops to meet time targets?
- ›What steps do you take if you notice damaged or incorrect goods during the picking process?
Verhaltensbezogene
- ›Tell me about a time you delivered outstanding customer service during a delivery — what happened and what was the outcome?
- ›Describe a situation where you had to deal with a customer complaint on the doorstep. How did you handle it?
- ›Give an example of a time you identified an error in an order before dispatch. What did you do?
- ›Tell me about a time you had to work under pressure to meet a delivery deadline. How did you manage it?
- ›Describe a time you worked as part of a team in a warehouse or logistics environment to hit a shared target.
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Réponses modèles avec la méthode Situation-Tâche-Action-Résultat. À adapter à votre vécu.
Tell me about a time you delivered outstanding customer service during a delivery — what happened and what was the outcome?
Give an example of a time you identified an error in an order before dispatch. What did you do?