Van Driver

Bidfood UK; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday inc bank holidays

Pension - 4% contribution, matched up

Life cover

Health plan for family

Digital GP

Exclusive discounts

Early pay access (up to 20%)

Dental cover option

Job summary

Bidfood UK is seeking a professional Driver to join our delivery team in Biggleswade. You will handle and deliver fresh food products to a diverse range of customers on palletised loads, unload at customer premises, and ensure timely deliveries.

The role is physically demanding but rewarding; a full driving licence (Cat B) and a commitment to safety and service are essential. We offer a competitive benefits package including generous holiday, pension, life cover, health plan, and access to

Qualifications

• Full driving licence (Cat B) required.
• Excellent customer service and people skills.
• Ability to work on a fast-paced delivery schedule.
• Physically capable of handling palletised goods.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fresh food products to a diverse range of customers.
• Move stock on pallets and unload items at customer premises.
• Ensure deliveries are made on time and meet safety standards.
• Build rapport with customers and represent Bidfood UK professionally.

Skills

Full driving licence (Cat B)

People skills

Job description

About the role

Where has your journey taken you so far?

• Are you great with people?
• Do you have a passion for delivering great service and hold a full driving licence (Cat B)?
• Love being on the road, on the move, and keeping your fitness up?
• Looking for a job that’s more than just driving?

Then why not make our journey your journey?

Play an important part in our journey

As a Bidfood Driver, you’ll handle and deliver fresh food products to our diverse range of customers. It’s all about moving stock on pallets and unloading the items at our customer premises. But most of all, it’s about providing a service they’ll remember. This means getting to know the people you meet on your routes, making every delivery on time, and meeting the highest safety and legal standards. And if you haven’t already guessed, it’s a physically demanding role - but it’s also a very rewarding one!

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

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays).
• 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.

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!

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!