C1 Driver

Bidfood Care Home Magazine; Worcester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Trunker driver to support depot operations. You will drive to collect backhaul while ensuring compliance with safety and driving legislation. We offer a competitive salary with extensive benefits including 25 days holiday, pension contributions, life cover, and a health plan. If you have an LGV Class C+E qualification and a positive, flexible work approach, we invite you to join our diverse workforce.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension matching up to 6%

Life cover

Health plan

High street discounts

Get paid early option

Qualifications

• Must possess an LGV Class C+E driving qualification.
• Experience working during the day and bank holidays.
• Ability to comply with driving legislation and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Drive across the country to collect backhaul for depot.
• Drive company vehicles safely on and off loading bays.
• Cover holidays as required by line manager.

Skills

Driving qualification of LGV Class C+E

Methodical approach

Good team player

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Job description

About the role

Reading depot is an ambient Hub forms an essential part of the Bidfood operation in delivering excellent customer service to our Bidfood Depot across the country customers.

It means you can expect an excellent working environment, stability, fantastic development opportunities, and a great salary and benefits package. We value all our employees and over half of our workforce have more than 10 years’ service!

As a Trunker driver, you will be working during the daytime Sunday to Thursday on a 5 out of 7 day’s contract, working 45 hours per week.

Your responsibilities will include driving across the country to other Bidfood sites and collecting backhaul on route back to the depot. You will therefore have the ability to drive company vehicles on and off loading bays in a safe manner, complying with company policies and driving legislation. You may be required to cover holidays as and when required, as well as all other duties required by your line manager as well as some nights away.

To be successful in this role you will require a driving qualification of LGV Class C+E and you should be used to working during the day, bank holidays and working to set of performance measures in an ambient environment. You will have an accurate, methodical and flexible approach to your responsibilities and be a good team player who supports our Company values, processes and standards with a positive attitude and a good attendance record.

About us

Our journey began back in 1929. Since then, we’ve continued to build a strong and resilient business with a great future. It's why we believe we’re the best foodservice provider in the country.

A journey that gives back

We want your career with us to be as rewarding as possible. So, you’ll get lots in return for your hard work. That includes benefits that can support your wellbeing and financial security, and give you peace of mind.

The essentials

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) as a minimum and the opportunity to buy more
• A pension - contribute 4% and we’ll match you (after year 1, we’ll match your contributions up to 6%).
• Life cover that you can increase.
• Access to confidential support and counselling, when you need it.
• A health plan that gives you money back on everyday medical costs for all the family, as well as access to a digital GP.

The extras

• Exclusive range of high street discounts including cinema, tech, travel, fashion, food and drink.
• Get paid as you earn - access to up to 20% of your pay before payday.
• Opportunity to buy dental cover and critical illness cover.

We want everyone to join our journey

We’re on a journey towards creating the best possible workplace. We’ve got some way to go, but we’re building a diverse and caring workforce. One that’s filled with forward-thinking people who each bring unique talents and skills. So whatever your life experience, we want you to join us - and you really can come as you are!