Total 63 job vacancies by Booker Group

Do you want to work for a company that truly delivers? Planning your route to success?

We are looking for someone who can lead a team to ensure that the delivery department is trading efficiently, safely, within legal constraints and offers the highest customer service standards. An experienced manager who is dedicated to keeping customers happy, takes pride in their work and has a proven track record of motivating, developing and challenging their team to improve the delivery operation. Can you deliver this?

Based in one of our delivery locations, experience, knowledge and skills in warehouse / transport are essential.

Leading your team to ensure your branch is trading efficiently, safely, within legal constraints and offering the highest customer service standards.

Managing delivery costs and customer charges to achieve agreed targets.

Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and setting challenging targets to minimise payroll cost

Understanding the local market in order to offer the best service in your area ensuring fantastic customer service and satisfaction.

Managing your team effectively to cover all customer service requirements and engaging with customers, using feedback to improve service and satisfaction

Working with the regional team, assisting the business to identify opportunities while developing or improving ways of working.

Previous experience and knowledge of deliveries/ transport are essential in addition to:

Management CPC

Experience of managing a warehouse operation

Engaging with customers and building and maintaining strong relationships

Developing new ideas and challenging a team to improve the delivery service

Identifying talent and encouraging development in a team

Motivating a team to build a strong customer service culture

Communicating openly and being able to influence key stakeholders

Planning and organising effectively

A “Hands on approach” is beneficial

You will work seamlessly with the Morning and Night Delivery Managers to support the Area Manager to ensure that the Delivery Service from your Delivery Hub is best in class. You will manage a department which is Safe, Secure and Legal at all times, maximising efficiency, and delivering accurately and on time to our customer.

• Ensuring that all picking activity is managed accurately, pickers are fully trained, and the picker board is kept up to date. i
• Overseeing that journey pre-briefs and de-briefs are completed effectively, and action taken where required.
• Effective use of the systems available to you to run the department. Eg Deskpro management, and that Tachos are downloaded correctly. Training will be provided.
• Overseeing timely and appropriate processing of returns.
• Ensuring that diary tasks are completed and recorded as necessary.
• Effective security checking is completed.
• Overseeing efficient and effective Driver turnaround.
• Managing all replenishment task in line with Booker Be the Best At policies.
• Supporting new colleagues during their induction.
• Ensuring that all colleagues maintain a clean, tidy and safe environment in which to work.
• A detailed handover to the following shift, supporting a seamless operation.
• Leading by example, role modelling the Booker Code of Business Conduct and Win Together Behaviours.
• Building and maintaining good working relationships internally, and externally.
• Compliance with company policies and procedures and mandatory training
• Supporting a Health, Safe and Legal culture.
• Championing Diversity and Inclusion ensuring Everyone Is Welcome at Booker.

• Team management track record.
• Strong team player.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent problem solving.
• Great understanding of customer needs.
• Experience within a Delivered Operation is preferred.
• Great coaching skills.
• A proven track record for holding people accountable and delivery great standards.
• The ability to spot and nurture talent.
• The ability to multitask, prioritise and delegate appropriately.

We are looking for experienced Butchers to run our Butchery Departments like their own business. This is an exciting role where you will work with customers to develop their business, understand your local market and provide them with great service.

This role gives you the flexibility to run a butchery business without the financial risk. We want someone who has good product knowledge of all meat proteins, who is self-motivated with a desire to succeed.

Maintaining high standards in all areas including; stock, food safety procedures including recording information, fresh meat and pre-packed meat displays, staff morale and customer satisfaction

You will work alongside the Store Manager to develop a business plan that will support the growth in sales and profitability of your department

Greeting and speaking to customers, providing advice, answering questions, accepting orders, and offering helpful advice with a smile

Ordering and managing stock - including stocktaking

Effectively developing and managing a small team including staff rota’s

Cutting meat to order

Cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment

Coordinating deliveries or order pickups

Controlling waste

We are looking for experienced Butchers to run our Butchery Departments like their own business. This is an exciting role where you will work with customers to develop their business, understand your local market and provide them with great service.

This role gives you the flexibility to run a butchery business without the financial risk. We want someone who has good product knowledge of all meat proteins, who is self-motivated with a desire to succeed.

Maintaining high standards in all areas including; stock, food safety procedures including recording information, fresh meat and pre-packed meat displays, staff morale and customer satisfaction

You will work alongside the Store Manager to develop a business plan that will support the growth in sales and profitability of your department

Greeting and speaking to customers, providing advice, answering questions, accepting orders, and offering helpful advice with a smile

Ordering and managing stock - including stocktaking

Effectively developing and managing a small team including staff rota’s

Cutting meat to order

Cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment

Coordinating deliveries or order pickups

Controlling waste

We are looking for experienced Butchers to run our Butchery Departments like their own business. This is an exciting role where you will work with customers to develop their business, understand your local market and provide them with great service.

This role gives you the flexibility to run a butchery business without the financial risk. We want someone who has good product knowledge of all meat proteins, who is self-motivated with a desire to succeed.

Maintaining high standards in all areas including; stock, food safety procedures including recording information, fresh meat and pre-packed meat displays, staff morale and customer satisfaction

You will work alongside the Store Manager to develop a business plan that will support the growth in sales and profitability of your department

Greeting and speaking to customers, providing advice, answering questions, accepting orders, and offering helpful advice with a smile

Ordering and managing stock - including stocktaking

Effectively developing and managing a small team including staff rota’s

Cutting meat to order

Cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment

Coordinating deliveries or order pickups

Controlling waste

Do you want to work for a company that truly delivers? Planning your route to success?

We are looking for someone who can lead a team to ensure that the delivery department is trading efficiently, safely, within legal constraints and offers the highest customer service standards. An experienced manager who is dedicated to keeping customers happy, takes pride in their work and has a proven track record of motivating, developing and challenging their team to improve the delivery operation. Can you deliver this?

Based in one of our delivery locations, experience, knowledge and skills in warehouse / transport are essential.

Leading your team to ensure your branch is trading efficiently, safely, within legal constraints and offering the highest customer service standards.

Managing delivery costs and customer charges to achieve agreed targets.

Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and setting challenging targets to minimise payroll cost

Understanding the local market in order to offer the best service in your area ensuring fantastic customer service and satisfaction.

Managing your team effectively to cover all customer service requirements and engaging with customers, using feedback to improve service and satisfaction

Working with the regional team, assisting the business to identify opportunities while developing or improving ways of working.

Previous experience and knowledge of deliveries/ transport are essential in addition to:

Management CPC

Experience of managing a warehouse operation

Engaging with customers and building and maintaining strong relationships

Developing new ideas and challenging a team to improve the delivery service

Identifying talent and encouraging development in a team

Motivating a team to build a strong customer service culture

Communicating openly and being able to influence key stakeholders

Planning and organising effectively

A “Hands on approach” is beneficial

This is a new and exciting role reporting into the Head of Safety working nationally across the Booker Group.

In this role you will provide strategic direction to the business in the areas of food and health and safety compliance. You will lead the Food & Safety Compliance teams in the delivery of competent advice to enable the company to meet relevant legal requirements; drive improvements in standards; mitigate risk; and promote a positive safety culture.

You will support the senior leadership team in setting companywide objectives and play an important role in the governance and monitoring of safety, providing accurate updates on performance.

The role spans all parts of the Booker Group, and you will have responsibility through your teams to continuously review standards by analysing data and reviewing the outputs from third parties.

You will work closely with Tesco Group Safety teams to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in Booker policies and procedures and to ensure compliance with Group Safety Standards, helping to make sure “Everyone, Every Day, Home Safely” is achieved.

By providing leadership and team management to the Food and Safety teams across the Booker Group you will help to develop and review training, policies and procedures that equip sites with the tools that they need to achieve compliance and drive standards.

You will take the lead in dealing with relevant enforcement activities and challenges as well as dealing with outputs of third party suppliers, including audits, pest management and fire risk assessment

Through Business Partnering senior leaders across the Group you will agree and set objectives which deliver quantifiable improvements on the areas under your remit while overseeing the continuous review of policies and procedures against Tesco Group Safety Blueprint and Safety Standards.

Through the teams that you manage, you will ensure that the business is informed of and prepares for forthcoming changes in legislation or best practice which will have an impact.

You will be able to demonstrate experience in managing teams and Business Partnering across a wide network and with your experience from previous roles with health and safety responsibilities be able to build strong relationships to effectively collaborate, influence and deliver through others.

In the role you will be able to develop strategy and objective setting, driving continuous improvement. With the ability to think on your feet and make informed decisions at short notice you will be self-motivated and be able to organise your own work schedule to deliver on time.

Good written and verbal communication skills are key to the role and you will possess a NEBOSH level 7 qualification or equivalent as well as Food Safety Level 4.

It is a National role that will require plenty of travelling and we will provide a car allowance or travel allowance.

Do you want to work for a company that truly delivers? Planning your route to success?

We are looking for someone who can lead a team to ensure that the delivery department is trading efficiently, safely, within legal constraints and offers the highest customer service standards. An experienced manager who is dedicated to keeping customers happy, takes pride in their work and has a proven track record of motivating, developing and challenging their team to improve the delivery operation. Can you deliver this?

Based in one of our delivery locations, experience, knowledge and skills in warehouse / transport are essential.

Leading your team to ensure your branch is trading efficiently, safely, within legal constraints and offering the highest customer service standards.

Managing delivery costs and customer charges to achieve agreed targets.

Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and setting challenging targets to minimise payroll cost

Understanding the local market in order to offer the best service in your area ensuring fantastic customer service and satisfaction.

Managing your team effectively to cover all customer service requirements and engaging with customers, using feedback to improve service and satisfaction

Working with the regional team, assisting the business to identify opportunities while developing or improving ways of working.

Previous experience and knowledge of deliveries/ transport are essential in addition to:

Management CPC

Experience of managing a warehouse operation

Engaging with customers and building and maintaining strong relationships

Developing new ideas and challenging a team to improve the delivery service

Identifying talent and encouraging development in a team

Motivating a team to build a strong customer service culture

Communicating openly and being able to influence key stakeholders

Planning and organising effectively

A “Hands on approach” is beneficial

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Transport Team in our Wellingborough Distribution Center. The role is fundamental to the efficient and cost effective management of the Transport operations.

Hours or work are static Tuesday - Saturday / 14.00 to 22.00

• Managing all transport operations on a daily, period and annual basis
• Managing vehicle breakdowns whilst ensuring that the impact to the customer is kept to a minimum
• Analyse Tacho-graph infringement report and go through infringement with drivers
• Management of ensuring legal compliance with all transport legislation and in particular Driver’s hours.
• Maintenance of the Fleet so that it is available when required for servicing and MOT’s and Defect Management of the Fleet.
• Ensuring that all internal systems used within the department are adhered to and assist in the development of these systems.
• Ensure that all late departures communications are carried out in a professional and timely manner.
• Ensure driver debriefs are completed.
• Assists in the development and achievement of operational goals and KPI’s and ensures correct processes and procedures are carried out to improve operations.

To be successful in this role you should:

- Previous experience of transport within the FMCG distribution industry

- Experience of supervisory or management level within a complex, fast-paced transport operation

- A professional and confident approach with the ability to effectively manage drivers & promote & drive standards of excellence.

- Knowledge of driving compliance and associated regulations.

- CPC qualified advantageous (but not essential)

- Excellent organisational skills with strong interpersonal skills

- A good understanding of Employment Law and ACAS Code of Practice

You will work seamlessly with the Morning and Twilight Delivery Managers to support the Area Manager to ensure that the Delivery Service from your Delivery Hub is best in class. You will manage a department which is Safe, Secure and Legal at all times, maximising efficiency, delivered availability and delivering accurately and on time to our customer.

• Ensuring that all replenishment activity is managed accurately, including the space check report, and that damages are processed correctly and in a timely manner.
• Overseeing that all ISOS (In Stock Off Sale) items are thoroughly investigated.
• Safe and effective marshalling, shunting and pre-loading takes place.
• Overseeing that pick is finalised, invoicing is completed, and driver paperwork is prepared accurately, allowing for on time departure.
• Checking schedules are finalised.
• Ensuring that diary tasks are completed and recorded as necessary.
• Effective security checking is completed.
• Supporting new colleagues during their induction.
• Ensuring that all colleagues maintain a clean, tidy and safe environment in which to work.
• A detailed handover to the following shift, supporting a seamless operation.
• Leading by example, role modelling the Booker Code of Business Conduct and Win Together Behaviours.
• Building and maintaining good working relationships internally, and externally.
• Compliance with company policies and procedures and mandatory training
• Supporting a Health, Safe and Legal culture.
• Championing Diversity and Inclusion ensuring Everyone Is Welcome at Booker.

• Team management track record.
• Strong team player.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent problem solving.
• Great understanding of customer needs.
• Experience within a Delivered Operation is preferred.
• Great coaching skills.
• A proven track record for holding people accountable and delivery great standards.
• The ability to spot and nurture talent.
• The ability to multitask, prioritise and delegate appropriately.

We are looking for experienced Butchers to run our Butchery Departments like their own business. This is an exciting role where you will work with customers to develop their business, understand your local market and provide them with great service.

This role gives you the flexibility to run a butchery business without the financial risk. We want someone who has good product knowledge of all meat proteins, who is self-motivated with a desire to succeed.

Maintaining high standards in all areas including; stock, food safety procedures including recording information, fresh meat and pre-packed meat displays, staff morale and customer satisfaction

You will work alongside the Store Manager to develop a business plan that will support the growth in sales and profitability of your department

Greeting and speaking to customers, providing advice, answering questions, accepting orders, and offering helpful advice with a smile

Ordering and managing stock - including stocktaking

Effectively developing and managing a small team including staff rota’s

Cutting meat to order

Cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment

Coordinating deliveries or order pickups

Controlling waste

Reporting to: Director of Trading Based: Equity House

We have an exciting opportunity within our Grocery Team!

We are looking to recruit a permanent Lead Category Manager role which will be based out of our Wellingborough office.

Within this role you will maximise the profitability of specified product categories, improving customer satisfaction, and cash profit.

The role of a Lead Category Manager is to develop a high performing category team, using effective leadership, communication, engagement , whilst maintaining and improving the Growth of Own Brand business.

• Development and implementation of category plans ensuring delivery of sales, margin and profit are met whilst maintaining continuity of product availability.
• Developing strategic plans for the categories and working with the team to deliver these.
• Leadership of the category team, manage performance, encouraging team development and supporting Booker in ‘Making Everyone Welcome’ and A Place to Get On’.
• Supporting the development of colleagues within your team to enable them to reach their potential.
• Growth of own brand business, sourcing as appropriate to grow sales and margins.
• Annual negotiation with suppliers to ensure competitive terms year on year and coaching team where appropriate.
• Seeking and reacting to customer feedback at every opportunity, shaping the category plan, whilst linking to the sell plan and customer satisfaction.
• Communicating category plans and objectives for relevant product categories, ensuring understanding and buy-in is achieved from stakeholders.
• Working as part of the senior team to identify opportunities and develop or improve ways of working.
• Working with Finance on forecasting for relevant categories.
• Following our Business Code of Conduct and always acting with integrity and due diligence championing diversity and inclusion.

Operational skills relevant for this job

• Exceptional communication & stakeholder management.
• Be able to work independently, to problem solve and make commercial decisions.
• Attention to detail, writing of reports, interpreting data and keeping of accurate records.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant markets and market developments.
• Ability to flex work approach.

Experience relevant for this job:

• Extensive experience in working in FMG and heading up a buying team.
• Have a proven record of working autonomously.
• Have previous experience of category management.

Looking for a career in Wholesale Store Management? We are currently looking for self starters who have a sound operational understanding of managing a store, are comfortable to make decisions whilst maintaining a compliant and safe operation.

Reporting to the Area Manager, your role will be responsible for leading a team to ensure that your branch is trading efficiently, safely, within legal constraints and offers the highest customer service standards. You will be dedicated to keeping customers happy, take pride in your work, have a proven record of managing a team to success, have an enthusiastic attitude and a driving ambition to be the best at whatever you do.

From day one you can expect to be trusted with real responsibility, working within a team of people that will give you the support to give our customers what they need, when they need it.

To be successful in this position you will need retail/wholesale experience, not necessarily from a food background. You will be familiar with operational procedures, able to demonstrate success and not be afraid to get stuck in.

We offer a real opportunity to develop and grow your career across our Booker Group.

The Warehouse Team Manager will support the site management team in the efficient and cost effective management of the warehouse operations. It will be your responsibility to ensure the smooth running of the daily Warehouse operation and enable the required level of service to be provided to the customer at all times.

You will ensure that the receiving, storing, picking and dispatch of Goods in the correct manner to agreed productivity levels and within budgetary constraints, whilst maintaining a safe working environment through effective team management.

To be successful in this role you’ll have working knowledge of the Warehouse function within the FMCG distribution industry as well as working knowledge of the business and operational aspects of supervising a depot Warehouse operation. General knowledge of the Transport function would be an advantage.

As you will be leading a team of warehouse operatives, you’ll have excellent communication skills and have the ability to manage & train colleagues. Your computer skills will be important too as you will be using the MS Office suite on a daily basis for reporting and formal disciplinary processes.

As Shift Leader, you will work with the Branch Leadership Team and colleagues to support the Area Manager to ensure that your branch is Health, Safe and Legal at all times, maximising efficiency, availability and delivering great service to our customer.

It is a fast moving, challenging role that will give you great exposure to our vibrant customer base where you will have a direct influence over the service that we provide.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a successful team where you can kick start a career in Food Wholesale.

Opening, closing and the complete operational running of the branch making the right decisions for the health and safety of our customers and colleagues, taking the lead in the absence of the Area Manager.

Supporting a Health, Safe and Legal culture; ensuring all colleagues are appropriately kept informed of any H&S and Security updates.

Ensuring that all colleagues maintain a clean, tidy and safe environment in which to work.

Compliance with company policies and procedures and mandatory training.

Leading by example, role modelling the Code of Business Conduct and Win Together Behaviours.

PRIDE being lived in the branch and that all colleagues focus on delivering great availability and service.

Supporting all colleagues during their induction and training.

Building and maintaining good working relationships internally, and externally.

Championing Diversity and Inclusion ensuring Everyone Is Welcome at Booker.

To be successful in this role your skills and experience will include:

An excellent communicator, with experience of supervising or managing a team.

A proven track record of coaching, motivating and guiding a team, as well as holding people accountable to deliver great service.

Flexible and adaptable with great problem solving skills.

Practical experience in the retail/wholesale trade.