3.5T Multidrop Delivery Driver - Night Shift

The Bread Factory; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading artisan bakery in Manchester is seeking a reliable delivery driver with strong knowledge of the area. The role involves delivering fresh bakery products, maintaining excellent customer service, and ensuring safe handling of all deliveries. Candidates must possess a full UK driving license, be physically fit, and have experience in a delivery role. Working hours include early morning shifts from Mon-Sun on a rolling rota. Benefits include discounts, family-friendly policies, and wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

50% discount at GAIL’s

40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets

24-hour GP service

Qualifications

• Full, clean UK driving licence required.
• Reliable and punctual with experience in a driving role.
• Strong communication skills for building customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fresh bakery products on time and in full.
• Load and unload deliveries safely.
• Complete delivery paperwork accurately.
• Maintain a clean and road-safe vehicle.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Delivery experience

Strong knowledge of Manchester

Customer service

Communication

Physical fitness

Job description

The Bread Factory is the UK’s leading artisan bakery. We make award‑winning bread, pastries, and cakes, and as well as supporting our neighbourhood bakeries at GAIL’s, we are the proud suppliers behind London’s Michelin restaurants, prestigious hotels, and even Buckingham Palace! We believe in making good bread. We may have grown over the years, but our philosophy has not changed… to make exceptional quality artisan bread, cakes, and pastries so more people can enjoy them. Product is at the heart of our bakeries and everything we do must tell a story that inspires, our people to support us on our journey of growth, leading the way for artisan baking in the UK.

We are currently looking for candidates with at least one year of multi‑drop delivery experience and a strong knowledge of Manchester and the surrounding areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver fresh bakery products to customers on time and in full, following planned routes efficiently.
• Load and unload deliveries safely, ensuring all products are handled with care and quality is maintained.
• Complete all delivery paperwork accurately, including confirmations and any discrepancies.
• Keep your vehicle clean, well maintained, and road safe, reporting any issues promptly.
• Provide excellent customer service, representing The Bread Factory with professionalism and pride.

About You

• Hold a full, clean UK driving licence and have experience in a delivery or driving role.
• Reliable, punctual, and confident working independently.
• Strong communicator who can build positive customer relationships.
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling and loading.
• Organised, safety conscious, and passionate about great food and quality service.
• Strong knowledge of Manchester and the surrounding areas.

Shift Pattern

Mon‑Sun, starting at 2 : 00 AM alternating pattern of 5 and 6 working days out of 7 each week, on a rolling rota.

Pay Rate

£13.70

Location

Unit 4, Clayton Court, Openshaw, Manchester, M11 2NB

What’s in it for you?

• Family‑friendly policies such as maternity and paternity pay, and grandparents leave.
• 50% GAIL’s discount and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets.
• Wellbeing benefits such as 24‑hour GP service, parties, Cycle to work schemes and more…

Our Care Values

We care about Job Well Done

Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way.

We care about Baking

At The Bread Factory all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all.

We care about each other

We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers.

We care about community

We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste. Whilst ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious high‑quality food.

We care about nature

We’re committed to sustainability across our supply chain—from reducing waste and reusing surplus to supporting regenerative farming that helps restore the planet.