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Class 1 Driver/Shunter- Part Time
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Class 1 Driver/Shunter- Part Time
Class 1 Driver Shunter (Part-Time) - Thamesmead Site
About the Role
A part-time (20–30 hours/week) Class 1 Driver Shunter position, Monday to Friday, with negotiated hours and potential overtime opportunities.
- Fully funded CPC training hours included
- Air-conditioned vehicles & a 30-minute paid break
- Primarily a shunting role, with manual/handling duties as required
- Physically demanding, including work in adverse weather
Key Requirements
You will need:
- Class 1 driving licence holder
- Driver CPC holder
- Excellent customer service skills
- Shunting experience preferred (not essential)
- Multi-drop, temperature-controlled deliveries experience preferred (not essential)
- Flexibility in hours and shifts, including short-notice changes
Benefits
At Booker, you’ll get:
- Booker colleague card: 10% off purchases + 3x/year double-discount events
- Tesco colleague card (after 3 months): 10%–15% off, plus:
- 10% off Tesco Café
- 20% off F&F purchases
- Tesco Mobile discounts: 10% on plans/SIMs + annual offers
- Tesco Bank savings:
- 30% off vehicle/pet/home insurance
- Free eye test (£50+ spend)
- 30% off glasses/prescription sunglasses
- Health & wellbeing:
- 50% off Tesco Pharmacy health checks
- RAC breakdown cover discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support)
- Virtual GP access
- Retirement plan: Booker contributes matching pension savings (up to 5%)
- Life assurance: Up to 3x annual pay in death-in-service cover
- Holiday package (check contract for details)
- Deal & discount website: Exclusive savings on everyday items
- Save As You Earn share scheme: Tesco equity purchase (after 3 months)
- Cycle to work scheme + other lifestyle discounts
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About Booker
- UK’s leading food & drink wholesaler, serving independent retailers, caterers, and small businesses via 190+ cash & carry sites.
- 9th largest retailer in the UK by revenue, offering freedom, opportunity, and value.
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I): Focused on creating a welcoming culture.
- Flexible working initiatives – discuss accommodations at application/interview stage.
- Disability Confident Leader: Fully accessible recruitment process.
- Recruitment inquiries: recruitment@bookergroup.com
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Important Notes
- Age requirement: Candidates must be 18+ for roles involving:
- Early/late shifts (<6:15 AM / >9:45 PM)
- WarehouseNON, alcohol/drink facilities, or driving responsibilities
- Role closing policy: May close early due to high applicant volume.
- Feedback policy: Interviews only receive individual feedback.
- Booker vs. Tesco benefits: Operated separately – benefits differ from Tesco core roles.
Application link: www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk
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