Job Description

Our new Fareham Distribution Centre is your opportunity to be a part of something special and help shape the future of Booker!

We are opening a new site in Fareham! Our new Distribution Centre will be a 117,000 sq ft modern DC that will be moving up to 270,000 cases per week and will be servicing our group customers across both retail and catering such as Londis, Budgens, Premier and Shell

Your duties within the role will be:

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Fareham Distribution Centre in our Transport Department as a Transport Clerk.

The successful applicants will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working any five from seven days. Saturday or Sunday working dependent on rotas.

Please note that all candidates will have to undertake a drug and alcohol test as part of the pre-employment tests.

Role Responsibility

Being the first point of contact for all Booker drivers and agency drivers, ensuring all are fully briefed/debriefed and correct paperwork and Proof of Delivery\'s are issued and returned.

Liaising with drivers / customer services throughout the shift to ensure progress on deliveries. Allocation of duties

Communicating with the Warehouse and other departments to ensure any loading / unloading issues are dealt with and managed as required

Manning the brief / debrief desk and ensuring good delivery of customer service to both Booker and agency drivers.

You will need

Previous experience in a Transport Department would be advantageous

Knowledge using "Locator" system would be advantageous

Previous administration experience

Strong communication skills- this role relies heavily on being able to communicate with several different people groups

Good attention to detail

Willingness to work as a team player

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:

• 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 \xc2\xa350 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend \xc2\xa350 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 us

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 Wholesale, Booker Retail Partners, Booker Direct, Classic Drinks, Ritter Courivaud and Best Food Logistics. 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*

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Salary Competitive
Frequency Hourly
Job Reference booker/TP/373991/18848
Contract Type Permanent
Working Hours 37.5hours
Closing Date 08 September, 2023
Job Category Ops Support Roles
Business Unit Booker Group
Location 2-4 Dewar Close, Segensworth Wes FAREHAM, United Kingdom

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