Client Showcase
The Bread Factory
A partnership baked to last
Our relationship with The Bread Factory stretches back over two decades, beginning when the business operated as The Bread Roll Company in St Albans. Since those early days, we’ve supported their growth and change - from weekend-only 7.5T cover to a flexible, scalable driver pool serving multiple sites.
Over the years, our collaboration has adapted to the rhythm of the bakery’s operations, including peaks and troughs influenced by their customers’ buying patterns. As their footprint expanded from St Albans to Hendon and Milton Keynes, we’ve continued to provide consistent, reliable drivers covering 7.5T, and Class 2 enabling seamless temp-to-perm transitions that helped build their permanent team.
Today, the relationship remains as strong as ever. As people moved roles and retired, the partnership endured, built on mutual trust, straight talking, and a shared commitment to keeping product moving.
“Driver Require has been a reliable company, supporting me for 25 years - 24/7, anytime of the day or night they are on hand to give us support. Driver Require’s been like a family team and that’s what we like.”
— Marc Bailey, Former Transport Manager (now retired)
“When I first started working with Marc back in 2016/17, we were covering weekend 7.5T shifts - that was it and the plan was smaller. Over time we built real trust. We’ve had our ups and downs like any working relationship, but it made us stronger.
We worked alongside each other to grow the driver pool, which helped them increase their own workload and win new clients. Because we understood how each other worked, we played to our strengths (and covered the weaknesses).
We might feel like a slightly dysfunctional family, but that’s exactly why it works - long may it continue.”
— Matt Neville, Senior Consultant, Stevenage Branch
How we help
Reliable coverage, whatever the mix
From weekend 7.5T cover to multi-site support across 7.5T, Class 2 and Class 1 as required, we keep shifts filled and product moving.
Scalable pools, trusted people
A dedicated, right-fit driver pool who know the work and sites, supporting quality, safety and efficiency and providing a pipeline for temp-to-perm hiring.
Partnership-first approach
Open communication, on-site visits and honest feedback both ways. We plan for peaks, adapt to changes and fix issues fast.
“Driver Require have pretty much been our safety net to help us out of any sort of trouble that we've come into. They’ve been there through the hard times – a pivotal asset and part of the family.”
— Mo Chaima, Transport Manager
Watch the client stories
- Mo — The Bread Factory
Mo from The Bread Factory shares why Driver Require is their trusted driver supply partner. - Marc — The Bread Roll Company
Marc reflects on partnering with Driver Require from the early days of weekend 7.5T cover.
Thinking of switching driver supplier?
If you need a partner who’ll give you honest advice, stable coverage and drivers who fit your operation, Driver Require is ready to help.
About
The Bread Factory is a leading craft bakery supplying top restaurants, hospitality and retail across the UK. With roots going back to the early 1990s and a reputation for quality, the business now operates across multiple sites including Hendon and Milton Keynes.
Industry
Bakery & Food Manufacturing
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