Drivers Mate

About the role
You will work closely with the driving team to ensure that deliveries are made safely, accurately and in a timely manner.

You will be responsible for
- A smart and professional personal appearance, role modelling ‘The Face of Booker’ at all times.
- A good working knowledge of delivery equipment such as cages, bars, straps, tail lift etc.
- Knowledge of vehicle defects and the vehicle defect policy.
- Supporting the driver whilst delivering to customer premises, by helping to navigate the driver, supporting reversing and parking, correct use of PDA, ensuring the chill chain is adhered to, helping to load and unload etc.
- Being the point of contact for both customers and the branch whilst on the road.
- Having an awareness of potential H&S risks such as bridge strikes, and incident management.
- Ensuring that company policies and processes are adhered to.
- Working in line with GDPR guidelines at all times.
- Leading by example and living the Code of Business Conduct and Win Together behaviours.
- Supporting branch function whilst not on the road, such as keeping the vehicle clean, picking, wrapping and loading.

You will need
- Understanding of the safe use of delivery equipment.
- Knowledge of the vehicle defect policy.
- Previous use of PDA preferable.
- A positive outlook with great customer service skills.
- The ability to work under pressure.
- Resilience.
- A good spacial awareness, to support the driver.

About The Company
Be part of something special. Join our team at Booker.

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.

Booker Group comprises of Booker Wholesale, Makro Wholesale, Booker Retail Partners, Booker Direct and Best Food Logistics. Our customers include Premier, Family Shopper, Budgens and Londis retailers and we have one shared aim - improving choice, price and service for all our customers.

Our business is incredibly diverse, so it takes a wide range of skills to deliver the exceptional service our customers require.

Wherever you join us, you’ll be part of an organisation that will help your career to keep moving forward.

*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*

What's 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 for you and your family.
- A great holiday package