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HGV Class II Driver

Job ref: 24665 Category: Support Centre Roles
  • Pound icon Salary Competitive
  • Location icon Location Venus House, Unit 3, 62 Garman Road, London
  • Suitcase icon Contract Type Permanent
  • Time icon Hours 40
  • Closing icon Closing Date
  • Business icon Business Unit Venus Wines

51.6064, -0.0507259

Location icon Venus House, Unit 3, 62 Garman Road, London N17 0UT

About the role

We are seeking a driver for 18T rigid vehicle for delivery work. The majority of deliveries will take place in the Greater London area, though occasional longer trips outside London may be required. There are no overnight stays. Typical London routes include 10 to 15 drops, with potential for more during busy periods. Start times depend on the route.

Drivers are responsible for completing a mandatory safety check of the vehicle before starting their shift, which takes at least 15 minutes and must be documented. While a driver’s mate will accompany every vehicle, drivers will need to assist with deliveries. All vehicles are equipped with an electric pump truck and tail-lift to facilitate the work.

As this is a customer-facing role, professionalism when interacting with customers is essential, especially during the delivery and goods inspection process.

Main Responsibilities

  • Chase overdue invoices by telephone, email & letter within agreed timescales
  • Releasing held orders on a daily basis
  • Taking card payments
  • Handle disputed bills to bring payment within the agreed terms and where this fails negotiate repayment plans
  • Maintain accurate records of all chasing activity
  • Carry out account reconciliations
  • Sending customer statements on a weekly basis
  • Put together weekly, fortnightly and monthly direct debit runs
  • Cash posting and allocations
  • Open new accounts and carry out credit checks, filing
  • Taking accounts through the legal process

You will need

  • UK Class 2 licence with no more than 6 penalty points (clean licence preferred)
  • Valid Digital Tacho card
  • Current CPC card with up-to-date training (7 hours per year)
  • Non-UK licence holders must exchange their CPC/Tacho cards for UK equivalents before employment or upon renewal
  • Solid understanding of EU/Domestic tachograph regulations, including working hours, rest breaks, and driving time limits
  • Strong verbal communication skills


Desirable:

  • Experience with delivery work in Central London
  • Familiarity with tail-lift operation
  • Ability to operate an electric pump truck
  • Knowledge of parking rules and regulations
  • Strong time management skills and ability to maintain schedules

What's in it for you

  • Drivers Quarterly bonus
  • Employee discounts after 3 months, such as:
  1. A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
  2. A Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
  3. 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals throughout the year.
  4. Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply

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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, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK.

We are proud to have an inclusive culture at Booker and Best where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. Our workplace is one where differences are valued, and all colleagues are given the same opportunities.  We not only celebrate and embrace diversity and build inclusion but recognise the value and opportunities this brings.  Our inclusive culture makes our company stronger and is fundamental to our core purpose: serving customers, communities and the planet a little better every day.  Everyone’s welcome at Booker.

How we support disabled colleagues and candidates is key to our inclusive culture; 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

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*

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