Delivery Driver
Bidfood Queenstown is a food distribution business serving the Queenstown region. We specialize in delivering fresh, high-quality food products to local businesses and restaurants. Our goal is to provide fast, reliable service while ensuring food safety and customer satisfaction. We are now looking for dedicated and dependable Delivery Drivers to join our team and help us continue delivering excellent service to our community.
We are seeking a reliable and customer-focused Delivery Driver to join our food distribution team. As a Delivery Driver, you will be responsible for transporting food products to customers in Queenstown and surrounding areas. You’ll be expected to deliver fresh, frozen, and dry goods safely and on time, while ensuring the highest standards of customer service and food safety are maintained.
Key Responsibilities:
- Safely operate a company truck to deliver food products to local customers, including restaurants, cafés, retailers, and hotels.
- Ensure all food products are delivered on time, in the right condition, and at the correct temperature (ensuring proper handling of perishable items).
- Provide excellent customer service with a friendly and professional attitude, assisting with any customer inquiries as needed.
- Adhere to food safety regulations, including proper temperature control, secure handling, and hygiene standards while delivering food products.
- Accurately complete any required delivery documentation, including invoices, receipts, and delivery confirmations.
- Manage time effectively to meet delivery schedules.
- Load and unload food products, ensuring they are handled carefully.
- Report any issues, accidents, or delivery challenges to the supervisor promptly.
- Maintain a clean and tidy vehicle at all times.
- Assist with warehouse tasks when needed, including loading orders and preparing deliveries.
- Be available to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays, to accommodate customer needs.
This is a full time role, with a minimum of 30 hours per week guaranteed and maximum weekly hours are 60. The hourly rate is between $29.00-$31.00 per hour depending on the class of Drivers License and relevant driving experience.
Skills & Experience
Requirements:
- Valid New Zealand driver’s license (Class 1 or higher).
- Clean driving record with no serious traffic violations.
- Previous experience in a delivery role or with food distribution is preferred but not essential.
- Strong customer service skills with the ability to interact professionally with a range of clients.
- Good physical fitness, as the role involves lifting and moving food products.
- Strong attention to detail, ensuring accurate and safe deliveries.
- Knowledge of Queenstown and surrounding areas is beneficial.
- Ability to work independently and follow delivery schedules.
- Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, depending on demand.
- A strong focus on food safety and hygiene practices.
- Ability to manage time effectively and handle multiple deliveries.
