Trunker/shunter - Nights

Trunker / Shunter - Nights

Location: Bidfood, Durham

Salary: £36,263.80 per annum

Shift Pattern: Nights (Any 5 out of 7 days)

Closing Date: 30 September 2026

About the Role

As a Trunker / Shunter (Nights) representing Bridge Staffing Agency at Bidfood, you will play a crucial role behind the scenes of our supply chain. Working through the night, you will load our vehicles and ensure they are primed for smooth, timely departures. You will handle and transport ambient, chilled, and frozen food products around our yards, and complete trunking runs to collect stock from other Bidfood depots.

• Key Night Shift Role: Keep our transport network moving smoothly and efficiently through the night.

• Physical & Engaging: A hands-on role involving yard movements, temperature checks, and vehicle loading/unloading.

• Supportive & Collaborative: Work closely with our internal warehouse and transport teams in a safety-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely shunt and manoeuvre vehicles around the yard and on trunking routes between depots.

• Handle, load, and unload ambient, chilled, and frozen products.

• Carry out vital temperature checks throughout the night.

• Ensure all vehicle movements and transport operations meet the highest safety and legal compliance standards.

What You Need to Apply

• A valid full driving licence (Cat C or C+E).

• A passion for professional driving and excellent service delivery.

• Comfort with a physically demanding, active night-time role.

• A reliable, safety-conscious, and team-oriented mindset.

Why Join Us?

Partnering with Bidfood through Bridge Staffing Agency means you will enjoy a rewarding career supported by fantastic benefits designed for your wellbeing and peace of mind:

• Generous Leave: Minimum of 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with options to buy more.

• Pension Scheme: 4% employer contribution, increasing up to 6% after your first year.

• Health & Wellbeing: Access to a digital GP, a cash health plan for everyday medical expenses, and confidential support/counselling.

• Financial Flexibility: Life cover and "Get paid as you earn" access to up to 20% of your pay before payday.

• Perks: Exclusive high street discounts on tech, fashion, travel, and cinema.