Van Driver

Bidcorp; Whetsted; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days' holiday

Company pension

Life cover

Health plan

Digital GP

Exclusive discounts

Access to earned pay before payday

Job summary

Bidfood Paddock Wood is looking for reliable, customer-focused Van Drivers to join our team on a permanent basis. You will deliver ambient, chilled and frozen food to a wide range of customers across the South East, with a strong salary and a varied, active day.

As a Bidfood Multi-Drop Driver you’ll load, drive and deliver to restaurants, pubs and schools, perform daily vehicle checks and work closely with our Transport and Warehouse teams to meet customers’ needs on time.

Qualifications

• A full UK Category B driving licence.
• Safe and responsible approach to driving.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Reliability and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently while being part of a wider team.
• Comfortable with a physically active role involving regular lifting and unloading.

Responsibilities

• Drive a Bidfood van on a planned multi-drop delivery route.
• Deliver to restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools and other customers.
• Load, move and unload products safely.
• Provide a friendly and professional service at every delivery.
• Get to know customers on your regular routes.
• Complete deliveries accurately and efficiently.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Work closely with Transport and Warehouse teams.
• Follow all company, road safety and legal requirements.

Skills

Full UK Category B driving licence

Safe and responsible driving

Good communication

Reliability and positive attitude

Independent worker

Physically active role

Job description

Location: Bidfood Paddock Wood
Salary: 34,345.21 per year
Licence Required: Full UK Category B driving licence

Looking for more than just a driving job?

We're looking for reliable, customer-focused Van Drivers to join our team at Bidfood Paddock Wood.

This is a permanent role with a strong salary, an established business behind you and plenty of variety in your working day.

You'll be out on the road delivering to our customers across the South East, representing Bidfood and making sure they receive the products they need, when they need them.

If you enjoy driving, like dealing with people and prefer an active job where the day moves quickly, this could be a great fit.

What you'll be doing

As a Bidfood Multi-Drop Van Driver, you'll deliver ambient, chilled and frozen food and catering products to a wide range of customers.

Your day will include:

• Driving a Bidfood van on a planned multi-drop delivery route
• Delivering to restaurants, pubs, hotels, schools and other customers
• Loading, moving and unloading products safely
• Providing a friendly and professional service at every delivery
• Getting to know customers on your regular routes
• Completing deliveries accurately and efficiently
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting any defects
• Working closely with our Transport and Warehouse teams
• Following all company, road safety and legal requirements

What we're looking for

You'll need:

• A full UK Category B driving licence
• A safe and responsible approach to driving
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Reliability and a positive attitude
• The ability to work independently while still being part of a wider team
• To be comfortable with a physically active role involving regular lifting and unloading

Previous multi-drop or delivery experience is useful, but it isn't essential. We're just as interested in people with the right attitude, a strong work ethic and a genuine focus on looking after customers.

A job that keeps you moving

This isn't a role where you spend all day sitting behind the wheel.

You'll be getting in and out of the vehicle, moving products and delivering directly into customer premises throughout your shift. It's physically demanding, but it also means the day moves quickly and no two routes are quite the same.

A package that gives something back

Alongside a salary of 34,345.21 per year, you'll receive a range of benefits designed to support you both in and outside work.

The essentials

• 33 days' holiday, including bank holidays
• Company pension - contribute 4% and we'll match it, increasing to matching contributions up to 6% after your first year
• Life cover, with the option to increase it
• Confidential support and counselling when you need it
• Health plan providing money back towards everyday medical costs for you and your family
• Access to a digital GP

The extras

• Exclusive discounts across cinema, technology, travel, fashion, food and drink
• Access to up to 20% of your earned pay before payday

Why join Bidfood Paddock Wood?

Our drivers are one of the most important parts of our operation. You're not simply moving products from A to B - you're the person our customers see, speak to and rely on.

You'll join a supportive team within one of the UK's leading foodservice businesses, with secure employment, a competitive salary and the opportunity to build a long-term career with us.

If you're looking for a driving role with good pay, variety, regular customer contact and a team behind you, we'd like to hear from you.