Delivery Driver (Class 2)

Bidfood; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay

Staff discounts

Staff benefits

Stable employment

Job summary

Bidfood Wellington is looking for a reliable Class 2 Delivery Driver to join our team. You''ll be delivering food products throughout the Wellington region, loading and unloading stock, meeting delivery schedules, and providing excellent customer service.

Hours are Monday to Friday, with every second Saturday on a rostered basis. Hours are 6:00am to 2:30pm, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Current Class 2 Driver Licence.
• Reliable with strong attendance and a consistent work ethic.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Delivery driving experience preferred, although we welcome applicants from other physically demanding industries.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Class 2 delivery vehicle.
• Load, unload and deliver chilled, frozen and dry goods.
• Use trolleys to transport stock into customers' designated areas.
• Complete delivery paperwork and POD documentation.
• Carry out vehicle checks and report maintenance issues.
• Follow all Health & Safety, Food Safety and company procedures.

Skills

Delivery driving

Customer service

Reliability

Communication skills

Class 2 Licence

Job description

Bidfood Wellington is looking for a reliable Class 2 Delivery Driver to join our team.

This is not a driving-only role. You'll be delivering food products throughout the Wellington region, loading and unloading stock, meeting delivery schedules, and providing excellent customer service.

Hours: Monday to Friday, with every second Saturday on a rostered basis. Hours are 6:00am to 2:30pm, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.

What's on Offer

• Starting rate of $28.33 per hour
• Staff buying privileges after 3 months
• Employee discounts through our staff benefits programme
• Stable employment with one of New Zealand's leading foodservice distributors

In This Role You Will

• Safely operate a Class 2 delivery vehicle
• Load, unload and deliver chilled, frozen and dry goods
• Use trolleys to transport stock into customers' designated areas
• Complete delivery paperwork and POD documentation
• Carry out vehicle checks and report maintenance issues
• Follow all Health & Safety, Food Safety and company procedures

What to Expect

This is a physically demanding role involving:

• Regular lifting of products weighing up to 25kg+
• Repetitive manual handling throughout the day
• Deliveries into commercial kitchens, cafes and restaurants, including stairs where required
• Working to customer delivery timeframes
• Early starts, all-weather conditions, and being on your feet for most of the day

Safety is a priority at Bidfood. While deliveries need to be completed efficiently, we expect drivers to follow safe lifting and handling practices at all times. Safety must never be compromised to meet delivery schedules.

About You

• Current Class 2 Driver Licence
• Reliable with strong attendance and a consistent work ethic
• Good customer service and communication skills
• Delivery driving experience preferred, although we welcome applicants from other physically demanding industries

Pre-Employment Requirements

Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.

The successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test, Ministry of Justice check, and provide an ACC Claim History Report.

If you're looking for a hands-on role, enjoy working independently, and take pride in providing great customer service, we'd like to hear from you.

We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible and will be reviewing applications as they come in. The advert may close early if a suitable candidate is found.