18T Delivery Driver
Booker Group
Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Full time
The Breakroom Take
- Pays all ages fairly
- Recommended by parents
- Proper breaks
About Booker Group
Booker is a food & drink wholesaler. Booker Group comprises of Booker Wholesale, Makro Wholesale, Booker Retail Partners, Booker Direct, Classic Drinks, Ritter Courivaud and Best Food Logistics.
Job description from Booker Group
accurately. You will need Cat C / 18T Licence Previous experience of driving (at least two years) Previous experience of delivery driving is preferred Ability to carry out manual deliveries Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive customer service attitude Good level of literacy and numeracy Whats 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 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, Booker Direct, Classic Drinks, Ritter Courivaud and Chef Direct. 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*
Job insights from Breakroom
HGV class 2 delivery drivers
Heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and large goods vehicle (LGV) drivers transport and deliver goods. Class 2 HGV drivers need a Category C licence and are qualified to drive up to 32T rigid truck, generally making local and domestic deliveries. Requires training for additional licence.
Licence: Cat C licence required.
What you’ll do as a HGV and LGV driver:
- Drive a HGV or LGV
- Loading and unloading of the HGV or LGV
- Train and pass relevant driving and safety tests
- Deal with customers and suppliers
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Driving
- Involve physical activities
- Heavy lifting
- Wearing a uniform
- Anti-social hours
What can I drive with a Class 2 licence?
- Most haulage trucks
- Fire engines
- Bin collection vehicles
- Large removal trucks
What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Booker Group pay HGV drivers enough to live on?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
100% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2021 and September 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.00 per hour, and £13.15 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Okay
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do Booker Group pay HGV drivers market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
46% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2021 and September 2023.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do HGV drivers at Booker Group get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
74% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2021 and September 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Okay
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Only some people get sick pay
Do Booker Group pay HGV drivers sick pay?
Sometimes. Only some people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
38% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2021 and July 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Good
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do HGV drivers at Booker Group do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
84% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2021 and September 2023.
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.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do HGV drivers get of their shift pattern at Booker Group?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 60% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 20% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 20% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and July 2023.
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.
Good
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do HGV drivers at Booker Group worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
92% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2021 and September 2023.
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.
Okay
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do HGV drivers at Booker Group get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
58% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2021 and September 2023.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Okay
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for HGV drivers at Booker Group to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
67% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2021 and July 2023.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
Okay
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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it for HGV drivers to book a holiday at Booker Group?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
47% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2021 and September 2023.
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.
Okay
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Shifts can get changed at short notice
Do Booker Group managers change HGV drivers shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
36% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2021 and September 2023.
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.
Good
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it for HGV drivers to take sick leave at Booker Group?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
67% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2021 and September 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Okay
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Only some parents say it’s good
Is working as HGV drivers at Booker Group good if you have caring responsibilities?
Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
42% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and July 2023.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Okay
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do HGV drivers at Booker Group feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
44% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2021 and September 2023.
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.
Okay
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do HGV drivers at Booker Group get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
38% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2021 and September 2023.
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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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful for HGV drivers to work at Booker Group?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
55% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2021 and September 2023.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
Good
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Most people enjoy their job
Do HGV drivers at Booker Group enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
75% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2021 and July 2023.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do HGV drivers at Booker Group recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
47% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2021 and September 2023.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
Okay
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Only some people get enough training
Do HGV drivers get enough training when they start at Booker Group?
Some people did’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
45% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2021 and July 2023.
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.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are HGV drivers given support to progress at Booker Group?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 46% 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 role.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2021 and September 2023.
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.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do HGV drivers think Booker Group head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
93% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2021 and July 2023.
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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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do HGV drivers feel well informed about how Booker Group is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
57% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2021 and September 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Booker Group employees say about their job
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Best thing
Good shifts
Worst thing
Negative attitudes
Gossiping
Not enough equipment
Work environment too hot in summer too cold in winterBooker Group Employee, August 2023
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Best thing
To be truthful nothing
Worst thing
People allowed to do nothing while I do the work
Booker Group Branch assistant, June 2023
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