Driver Class 1 Trunker

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Banbury
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£17,430 / year
CATEGORY
Transportation & Logistics
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

LGV Class 1 driving licence Health and Safety procedures Food safety and chill chain standards Vehicle safety checks Defect book completion Trunk manifest and backhaul paperwork Driver debrief procedures Multi-drop delivery experience

FULL DESCRIPTION

Driver Class 1 Trunker

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] - Best Food Logistics, Banbury

Salary: 17430.40 per year (20 hours/week)

Contract: Permanent, Part-time

Closing Date: 2026-05-19

About the role

Working as part of the transport team at our Banbury Depot you will play an important part in achieving divisional targets by providing a first class, on time and friendly delivery service between depots.

Role and Responsibilities:

  • You will be aware and adhere to all driving legislation required for driving a LGV vehicle, following all Health and Safety procedures and be responsible for own and other people’s Health and Safety.
  • You will comply at all times with all relevant legislation in food safety and chill chain standards and ensure that the fridge is set to the correct temperature for the job being done.
  • You will ensure that your vehicle is maintained in a safe and clean condition by completing all safety checks, filling in your defect book and ensuring the correct paperwork accompanies the correct trunk e.g., trunk manifest, backhaul paperwork.
  • You must co-operate fully with the driver debrief procedure and undertake any other duties that may prove necessary e.g., multi-drop deliveries, yard duties, shunting.

You will need

20 hours per week which may include Saturdays and public holidays. Potential Overtime available. It is essential that you hold a current LGV Class 1 driving licence. Applications from newly qualified Drivers welcome.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK.

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working.

We’re proud that [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a Disability Confident Committed employer and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Additional Benefits

  • 10% Tesco discount, increases to 15% for 4 days every 4 weeks
  • 20% discount on F&F Clothing
  • 10% discount at Tesco Café
  • 10% [Employer hidden] discount
  • Pizza Hut Restaurants: 25% discount after 3pm
  • 25% discount at selected Burger King restaurants
  • Contributory Pension
  • 1 year life assurance (3 years if in pension scheme)
  • Health and Wellbeing support including EAP and Virtual GP
  • Exclusive deals and discounts website
  • 29 days holiday pro rata
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