7.1

Bidfood

HGV driver at Bidfood

People in this role may also be known as HGV and LGV drivers.

6 workers in this role at Bidfood have taken the survey.

How much does Bidfood pay HGV drivers?

HGV driver at Bidfood
£11.89–13.32
Typical range
£9.50–15.38

HGV driver employees at Bidfood are typically paid £11.89–13.32 an hour, based on data from 6 employees.

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What is management like for HGV driver employees at Bidfood?

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  • Head office doesn’t understand the frontline

    Do HGV drivers think Bidfood head office understands what's happening where they work?

    People think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work

    How we know this

    17% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work

    Based on information from 6 job reviews

    Why this matters

    At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.

    To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.

  • Managers aren’t respectful

    Do HGV drivers at Bidfood feel treated by respect by their managers?

    People don’t feel treated with respect by their managers

    How we know this

    20% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers

    Based on information from 5 job reviews

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.

Here’s a recent review that mentions management:

  • Best thing

    The money is the only good thing about the job as it's hard to trust anyone in higher management

    Worst thing

    Higher management not caring about the staff members who keep everything ticking over

    7.4

    Supervisor, March 2021

    • Manages people
    • £34,000 per year, working a 48 hour week
    • 25 or older

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What are the hours like for HGV driver employees at Bidfood?

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Not great
  • Not easy to book holiday

    How easy is it for HGV drivers to book a holiday at Bidfood?

    Most people find it hard to book holidays

    How we know this

    40% of people report it’s easy to book holidays

    Based on information from 5 job reviews

    Why this matters

    A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.

Excellent
  • People get proper breaks

    Do HGV drivers at Bidfood get proper breaks?

    People get proper breaks

    How we know this

    100% of people report that they get to take proper breaks

    Based on information from 6 job reviews

    Why this matters

    When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.

Here’s a recent review that mentions hours:

  • Best thing

    Monthly pay and set working hours

    Worst thing

    Upper management

    8.7

    Supervisor, October 2020

    • Manages people
    • £34,500 per year, working a 45 hour week
    • 25 or older

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What is career progression like for HGV drivers at Bidfood?

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Excellent
  • Enough training

    Do HGV drivers get enough training when they start at Bidfood?

    People get enough training when they start

    How we know this

    100% of people report they got enough training when they started working here

    Based on information from 6 job reviews

    Why this matters

    A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.

    This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.

    It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.

Latest reviews from HGV drivers at Bidfood

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  • Best thing

    Driving on my own

    Worst thing

    Work load

    6.3

    Hgv driver, October 2020

    • £33,500 per year, working a 48 hour week
    • 25 or older

How Bidfood ranks

Bidfood ranks joint 5th to work for in HGV or LGV driver employers

  1. 4 John Lewis & Partners
    7.2
  2. 5= Bidfood
    7.1
  3. 5= Maritime Transport
    7.1
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