C1 Driver - Nights

Bidfood Care Home Magazine; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated individual to operate and maintain HGV vehicles as part of their logistics team. The role involves ensuring vehicles are prepared for loading, checking for defects, and maintaining communication with warehouse staff. Candidates must hold a Class C + E licence, a digital tacho card, and DQC certification. The position works nightshifts, offering benefits including 25 days of holiday and various health plans.

Benefits

25 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Pension matching up to 6%

Life cover options

Confidential support and counselling

Health plan for everyday medical costs

High street discounts

Access to pay before payday

Qualifications

• Experience in handling HGV vehicles.
• Ability to check vehicles for defects.
• Skill in maintaining communication with warehouse teams.

Responsibilities

• Support loading operations and fleet management.
• Ensure vehicles are checked and presented correctly.
• Liaise with Warehouse Operatives and Managers.

Skills

Class C + E licence

Digital tacho card

DQC

Communication skills

Timeliness

Job description

About the role

You will be supporting with the loading operation, moving our fleet of HGV vehicles to meet our vehicles departure times, class C + E licence, digital tacho card and DQC are all essential.

You will ensure that the correct vehicles are checked for defects, presented in the correct bays for loading, returning loaded vehicles to their station and ensuring that vehicle temperature equipment is plugged in and working. You will also check and record vehicle temperatures at regular intervals to ensure that they are within acceptable limits.

You will be responsible for moving vehicles with care and avoiding undue wear and tear, reporting any vehicle damage. You will be responsible for liaising with the Warehouse Operatives and Managers in order to ensure effective communication and an effective shift.

You will be responsible for returning any stock, cages and pallets to their correct places in a timely and tidy manner.

This role is Monday - Sunday, any 5 out of 7 days working on the nightshift.

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!