About the role

The Driver Operative is responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of goods, ensuring excellent customer service and accurate record-keeping. Key duties include planning delivery schedules and routes with transport managers, securing loads, and adapting routes based on traffic conditions. The role involves completing delivery paperwork, loading and unloading vehicles, and handling multi-drop deliveries to customers and sites. Drivers are also expected to pick stock from the warehouse and perform other warehouse tasks as needed. Delivering goods to customer premises, verifying documentation, and collecting returns are also essential aspects of the role.

What is in it for you

• Employee discounts after 4 weeks, such as:
  • A Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco 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 throughout the year.
  • Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.

• After 3 months:

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

You will be responsible for

• Collaborate with transport managers to plan delivery schedules and routes.
• Ensure all loads are securely fastened to maintain safety during transit.
• Monitor traffic reports and adjust routes as necessary to avoid delays.
• Completing delivery paperwork and logbooks or any other required documentation.
• Handle the loading and unloading of company vehicles with care and precision.
• Good geographic knowledge of the local delivery area.
• Experience of multi drop deliveries to customers, including general public locations and job sites.
• Experience of working in a similar delivery or logistics environment.
• Pick stock from the warehouse when required and assist with general warehouse operations.
• Deliver goods into customers premises, checking delivery accuracy and ensuring documentation is signed.
• Collect and manage any returned items as part of the delivery process.

You will need

• Clean driving licence at C level
• Driver CPC qualification
• Valid digital tachograph card
• Must have multiple drop experience
• Must be fully fit as the work involves heavy lifting
• Ability to work alone and concentrate for long periods
• A polite manner with customers, when picking up or dropping off loads
• A good understanding of safety, on the road and when loading and unloading
• The ability to complete record sheets and paperwork accurately
• A reasonable level of fitness to work with loads
• To be trustworthy and reliable

Desirable

• FLT certificate

About us

Venus Wine and Spirit Merchants Ltd are a well-established and respected UK-based distributor of premium wines and spirits, owned by Booker since June 2024. With over 20 years of experience, we are committed to supplying the highest quality products to our customers and delivering exceptional customer. We have our headquarters in Tottenham N17, a distribution depot in Leeds, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham and Gerry's in Soho London - one of the country's most famous spirits shops.