HGV driver at Booker Wholesale
People in this role may also be known as HGV and LGV drivers or lorry driver.
12 workers in this role at Booker Wholesale have taken the survey.
How much does Booker Wholesale pay HGV drivers?
HGV driver employees at Booker Wholesale are typically paid £10.21–14.90 an hour, based on data from 12 employees.
What is management like for HGV driver employees at Booker Wholesale?
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Head office doesn’t understand the frontline
Do HGV drivers think Booker Wholesale head office understands what's happening where they work?
People think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work
How we know this
80% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they workBased on information from 10 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Managers aren’t respectful
Do HGV drivers at Booker Wholesale feel treated by respect by their managers?
Most people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers
How we know this
67% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managersBased on information from 12 job reviews
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
Here’s a recent review that mentions management:
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Best thing
The colleagues I work with are great
Worst thing
The management team
Employee, July 2021
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Hard to choose shifts
Do HGV drivers at Booker Wholesale get to choose the shifts they work?
People don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work
How we know this
82% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they workBased on information from 11 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do HGV drivers get of their shift pattern at Booker Wholesale?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
How we know this
- 36% report getting one week notice or less
- 9% report getting two weeks notice
- 0% report getting three weeks notice
- 27% report getting four weeks notice or more
- 27% report having a fixed rota
Based on information from 11 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for HGV drivers to book a holiday at Booker Wholesale?
Most people find it easy to book holidays
How we know this
55% of people report it’s easy to book holidaysBased on information from 11 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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No short notice shift changes
Do Booker Wholesale managers change HGV drivers shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
How we know this
55% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minuteBased on information from 11 job reviews
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Easy to take sick leave
How easy is it for HGV drivers to take sick leave at Booker Wholesale?
People find it easy to take sick leave
How we know this
83% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sickBased on information from 12 job reviews
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People get proper breaks
Do HGV drivers at Booker Wholesale get proper breaks?
People get proper breaks
How we know this
83% of people report that they get to take proper breaksBased on information from 12 job reviews
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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No unpaid extra work
Do HGV drivers at Booker Wholesale do extra work that they don't get paid for?
No. People don’t do unpaid extra work
How we know this
90% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid workBased on information from 10 job reviews
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
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People don’t worry about getting enough hours
Do HGV drivers at Booker Wholesale worry about hours?
People don’t worry about getting enough hours
How we know this
78% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hoursBased on information from 9 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
Here’s a recent review that mentions hours:
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Best thing
Friendly staff & customers , uniform & PPE provided . Sociable working hours , staff discount , always busy so never a boring day
Worst thing
Can't think of any apart from sore feet from constant walking !
Employee, May 2021
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What is career progression like for HGV drivers at Booker Wholesale?
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No career progression
Are HGV drivers given support to progress at Booker Wholesale?
People aren’t given support to progress here
How we know this
In the last year, 82% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their roleBased on information from 11 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Not enough training
Do HGV drivers get enough training when they start at Booker Wholesale?
Most people don’t get enough training when they start
How we know this
55% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working hereBased on information from 11 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
Latest reviews from HGV drivers at Booker Wholesale
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Best thing
The customers, the teammates
Worst thing
The management are beyond incapable and the equipment provided is so unsuitable it's almost dangerous
Employee, May 2021
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Best thing
Meeting customers
Worst thing
Inexperienced team and management
HGV driver, December 2020
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How Booker Wholesale ranks
Booker Wholesale ranks joint 37th to work for in HGV or LGV driver employers
- 33= Veolia Environmental Services
- 37= Booker Wholesale
- 37= Co-op Food