HGV Class 1 Driver
Job description
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About the role
- Overtime opportunities also available
- Fully funded CPC training hours provided
We're recruiting for Class 1 drivers to join our Transport Team at our Booker Retail Partner site. In this position, you will be responsible for the safe delivery of stock to our independent retailers stores.
Our Class 1 jobs do require handball and manual work which can be a physically demanding. This includes working outside in adverse weather conditions ad handballing product at some of the delivery points.
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 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)
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
Key skills extracted
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Our tips for applying
5 recommandations générées par notre IA pour maximiser vos chances.
⭐ Place your HGV Class 1 licence and Driver CPC details prominently at the top of your CV under a 'Licences & Certifications' section — the advert lists both as hard requirements.
📊 Quantify your delivery experience: e.g. 'Completed 12-15 multi-drop deliveries per shift across 80-mile radius, maintaining 98% on-time delivery rate.'
🌐 Highlight any temperature-controlled or food-grade logistics experience explicitly, as the advert flags this as preferred — even if gained in a previous role at a different employer.
🎯 Mention your willingness and history of working flexible or short-notice shift patterns, as the advert specifically calls out route variation and short-notice flexibility as a requirement.
🤝 Include a brief note on customer-facing experience at delivery points — the advert references 'excellent customer service' when delivering to independent retailer stores.
Bullets CV suggérés
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Ajoutez ces 3 bullets sous votre expérience la plus récente :
- •Completed 14 multi-drop deliveries per shift across a 75-mile radius for a regional food wholesaler, achieving a 97% on-time delivery rate over 18 months.
- •Maintained full Driver CPC compliance across 45-hour working weeks, passing all tachograph audits with zero infringements over a 2-year period.
- •Performed handball deliveries of up to 800 kg of ambient and chilled stock per shift at 10+ independent retail drop points, with zero manual handling incidents recorded.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Booker's reputation as the UK's leading food and drink wholesaler, serving over 190 cash and carry branches and 8 distribution centres, is precisely why this HGV Class 1 Driver position at your Wellingborough site appeals to me. I hold a valid Class 1 licence and current Driver CPC qualification, and I have hands-on experience completing multi-drop routes including handball deliveries to retail customers — skills your advert identifies as central to this role.
My background in food distribution logistics has equipped me with a strong understanding of temperature-controlled delivery requirements, tachograph compliance, and the physical demands of daily handball work. I am accustomed to routes that vary day to day and to adapting my schedule at short notice, which I understand is a key requirement for this position.
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Likely interview questions
10 questions générées à partir de cette offre.
Technical
- ›Walk me through how you complete your pre-shift vehicle safety checks for an HGV Class 1 vehicle.
- ›How do you manage your tachograph records across a multi-drop shift to stay compliant with drivers' hours regulations?
- ›What steps do you take when delivering temperature-controlled goods to ensure the cold chain is maintained throughout the route?
- ›Describe your experience with handball deliveries — what techniques do you use to reduce injury risk during physically demanding drops?
- ›How do you adapt your route planning when your schedule changes at short notice mid-shift?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to deliver to a difficult or uncooperative customer at a drop point — how did you handle it?
- ›Describe a situation where adverse weather conditions affected your delivery schedule. What did you do?
- ›Give me an example of when you had to complete a physically demanding shift. How did you manage your energy and safety?
- ›Tell me about a time you identified a vehicle defect before or during a shift. What actions did you take?
- ›Describe a time you were asked to change your working hours or route at short notice. How did you respond?
Exemples de réponses STAR
Réponses modèles avec la méthode Situation-Tâche-Action-Résultat. À adapter à votre vécu.
Tell me about a time you had to deliver to a difficult or uncooperative customer at a drop point — how did you handle it?
Describe a situation where adverse weather conditions affected your delivery schedule. What did you do?