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:
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A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
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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.
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10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
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Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
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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.
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50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
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Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
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An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
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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.
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Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
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Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
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Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
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A great holiday package
About the role
We’re looking for a Transport Clerk to join the team at Haydock RDC. On a 12 month secondment to cover maternity leave. This is a key support role within the transport operation, helping keep things organised, compliant and running smoothly day to day. The shift pattern Sunday – Thursday 14:00 – 22:00.
You will be responsible for
What you’ll be doing:
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Provide day-to-day admin support to the transport team and help keep the operation running smoothly.
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Support with driver dispatch and debrief, making sure paperwork and key information are issued and collected correctly.
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Check daily route and delivery paperwork and flag any errors or missing information.
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Record and report key transport information such as vehicle use, drivers’ hours and other department KPIs.
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Liaise with drivers, branches, customers, breakdown providers and VMU to help resolve day-to-day issues.
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Support holiday cover across the wider transport admin team when needed.
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Follow all legal, health and safety and colleague requirements linked to the role.
You will need
What we’re looking for:
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Good admin or clerical experience, ideally in a fast-paced operational setting.
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A working knowledge of drivers’ hours, tachographs and Working Time Regulations would be helpful.
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Good IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft 365 and Excel.
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Strong organisation skills and the ability to keep accurate records.
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Clear communication skills, both written and verbal, with the confidence to deal with a range of people.
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A practical, positive approach and a good eye for detail.
Personal qualities:
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Reliable and flexible
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Well organised and able to prioritise workload
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Comfortable working accurately under pressure
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Positive and approachable
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Confident using initiative to solve day-to-day issues
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Strong attention to detail
About The Company
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. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, 8 distribution centres, 5 Best Food Logistics sites, as well as 6 support centre locations across the UK.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.
We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers; some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.
We’re proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed Leader and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact [email protected]
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.
On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.
*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*
For more information about us please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk
