Bidfood is a leading wholesale food distributor and the preferred supply partner for over 60,000 customers across the UK.

We pride ourselves on our ability to provide anything from a teaspoon to a complete catering solution to customers of all sizes, utilizing our national structure and the combined expertise of our employees. We provide every food option from quality ingredients to finished meals, including a number of own brand ranges as well as all the big brands and regional specialties.

As the face of Bidfood to our customers, our drivers deliver food and non-food products within food safety standards to multiple locations which normally vary each day, as detailed on delivery notes and route ordering. You will be required to maintain your vehicle’s cleanliness and complete delivery documentation as required.

We have an opportunity and are now looking to develop a driver apprentice (W2W) within our busy transport department and as part of our team you will be responsible for delivering our customers’ orders in a timely and professional manner. This is an in house and block release programme with a variety of on and off-site training where the Driver Apprentice (W2W) will gain technical know-how. As a Driver Apprentice (W2W) will be expected to interact with peers and colleagues to develop your knowledge and skills in logistics. The Driver Apprentice (W2W) will work towards achieving Level 2 qualifications in Logistic Operations and Driving Goods Vehicle as well as training to become both a licenced and competent professional Cat C HGV driver.

Working 5 out of 7 days.

We’re looking for applicants with experience of working in similar roles where you have also delivered high levels of customer service. Your strong customer facing skills mean that our customer relationships are developed and maximized.

You will need to show us that you have a desire to learn and make your career ambitions for the future a reality.

You will need Clean Driving License.

It’s certainly not for the faint-hearted – we’ll expect you to work hard and be 100% committed to fulfilling your potential. You will need to take the lead in driving your own development and show energy, drive and passion as you work towards becoming a Bidfood Driver of the future.

Benefits

Pension, 33 days holiday per year, healthcare cash plan, personal accident insurance, employee discounts, free parking.

Apply

To apply, please complete an application form which can be collected at the depot, or send your CV with a covering letter Dagmar Campbell, Transport Manager
Email: dagmarcampbell@bidfood.co.uk