HGV Driver Class 2
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Position Overview & Specifications
Working at Bidfood means you can expect an excellent working environment, job security, fantastic development opportunities, and a great salary and benefits package. Not only this, but being a multi-drop role, it will help you keep fit as you’re often out of the cab, meeting customers, and being the face of our business to so many people. Our customers rely on you to feed their customers so the arrival of our lorry is always a welcome sight.
We value all our employees and over half of our workforce have more than 5 years’ service! Our drivers say: “The best thing about working for Bidfood is being on the road and working with a fantastic customer base!”
A bit about the role
You’ll be delivering food and non-food products to our customers in multiple locations throughout the day. The route can vary on a day-to-day basis but there will also be regular customers, meaning there’s a good mix of both variety and familiarity, which our drivers appreciate.
This role will cover 5 days out of 7 working 48 hours a week. This means that you will be working Tuesday-Saturday. This is worked on a rota basis with our other drivers.
A bit about you
You’ll need to possess a Category C LGV Licence with up-to-date driver CPC. You’ll also enjoy a challenge and care about helping our customers succeed, taking pride in being the face of our company to so many people every day.
What we can offer you
33 leave days per year, Free parking, an exclusive range of over 4,000 high street discounts, Personal accident insurance, Healthcare cash plan, Pension and life assurance, Training and ongoing development as well as free CPC training
We’re a leading wholesale food distributor covering the whole of the UK, the preferred supplier for over 60,000 customers and our business is still growing!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £41,733.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
Hand sanistising available and areas are wiped down, face masks worn and social distancing
Experience:
- multi drop: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: HGV/Harlow
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HGV Driver Class 2 roles across Bidfood's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £41,733 - £41,733 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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