Trunker/shunter - Mids

Bidfood Group; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension with employer contributions

Life cover

Confidential support and counselling

Health plan with family cover

Job summary

Bidfood Slough is seeking a reliable Shunter/Trunker Driver to join our Transport Team. This full‑time role is based in Slough with a Mid‑Shift pattern (Sunday to Thursday) and includes shunting, loading bay movements, and trunking between depots and customer locations.

You’ll carry out daily vehicle checks, report defects, and ensure compliance with Drivers’ Hours and road safety legislation, maintaining high safety and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 (C+E) licence.
• Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Good understanding of driver compliance and road safety legislation.
• Positive attitude and ability to work independently.
• Flexible approach to meet operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Shunting vehicles and trailers around the depot safely.
• Moving vehicles to and from loading bays.
• Completing trunking runs between Bidfood depots and customer locations.
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting defects.
• Ensuring compliance with Drivers' Hours, Working Time Directive, and company policies.
• Maintaining high standards of safety, compliance, and professionalism.
• Delivering and collecting vehicles from garages, MOT stations, and external suppliers.

Skills

Class 1 (C+E) licence

CPC and Digital Tachograph Card

Road safety legislation knowledge

Independent worker

Flexible approach

Job description

About the role

Shunter / Trunker Driver

Location: Bidfood Slough
Hours: Full Time
Shift Pattern: Mid-Shift - Sunday - Thursday

We are looking for a reliable and safety-focused Shunter / Trunker Driver to join our Transport Team at Bidfood Slough.

Key Responsibilities

• Shunting vehicles and trailers around the depot safely.
• Moving vehicles to and from loading bays.
• Completing trunking runs between Bidfood depots and customer locations.
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting defects.
• Ensuring compliance with Drivers' Hours, Working Time Directive, and company policies.
• Maintaining high standards of safety, compliance, and professionalism.
• Delivering and collecting vehicles from garages, MOT stations, and external suppliers.

What We're Looking For

• Valid Class 1 (C+E) licence.
• Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Good understanding of driver compliance and road safety legislation.
• Positive attitude and ability to work independently.
• Flexible approach to meet operational requirements.

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!