HGV Class 1 Driver

Company: Tesco
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Location: Wellingborough
Job Description:

Overview


Booker • Booth Drive Park Farm Industrial Estate Wellingborough • Working hours 48 hours + potential 2h or more overtime • Apply by 10-Jul-2026



  • Overtime opportunities also available

  • Fully funded CPC training hours provided


We are recruiting for Class 1 drivers to join our Transport Team at our Booker Retail Partner site. In this position, you will be responsible for the safe delivery of stock to our independent retailers stores.


Our Class 1 roles require handball and manual work which can be physically demanding. This includes working outside in adverse weather conditions and handling product at some delivery points.



What is in it for you


At Booker, we offer a great place to work and opportunities to progress in your career. The following benefits are available:



  • A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.

  • After 3 months service, 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, i.e. thirteen times a year. Includes 10% off Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.

  • 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, with additional deals throughout 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; up to 30% savings on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.

  • 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.

  • Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates.

  • Discounted deals site for everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.

  • After 3 months service, eligibility to join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme (Tesco shares purchased at a discount).

  • Retirement savings plan (pension) – Booker matches contributions up to 5%.

  • Life assurance – death in service cover up to three times annual pay.

  • Health and wellbeing support, including 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.

  • A great holiday package.



You will need



  • Class 1 Licence Holder

  • Driver CPC Holder

  • Ability to deliver excellent customer service

  • Experience of multi-drop; temperature-controlled food deliveries are preferred but not essential

  • Routes vary daily; flexibility in work and hours (including at short notice) is required



About us


Booker is the UK’s leading food & drink wholesaler. We serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, 8 distribution centres, 5 Best Food Logistics sites, and 6 support centre locations across the UK.


Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means everyone is welcome and represented. We welcome conversations about flexible working and support your individual needs where possible.



Accessibility & Equal Opportunity


We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Leader and are committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For information on accessibility support, 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.



Some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date to manage applicant volume. We will provide feedback to candidates who attend an interview.



*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc but operates separately from the core Tesco business; benefits differ from those offered at Tesco*



For more information about us, please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk

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Posted: July 6th, 2026