Class 2 Driver Relief

Hovis Bakeries; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% Pension Contributions

Life Assurance

Onsite Parking

Company discount scheme (Extra Slice)

Product discounts

Job summary

Allied Bakeries is hiring a Delivery Driver to deliver baked goods to stores across the region. You'll work with a professional team, maintain high safety standards and provide excellent customer service on every stop.

Set hours and a stable permanent role, with benefits including pension contributions, life assurance, onsite parking and staff discounts. Join a trusted UK bakery and keep the nation's favourite bread on shelves.

Qualifications

• Clean Full UK driving license and clean Class 2 license required.
• Willingness for early starts (2am–4am).
• Ability to lift and carry products with care.
• Flexible and conscientious attitude to adjust to business needs.

Responsibilities

• Safely deliver our baked goods to multiple stores and partners
• Provide excellent customer service with a smile
• Ensure timely and efficient deliveries, keeping bread fresh and tasty
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing delivery schedules and routes
• Conscientiously follow health and safety regulations, keeping self and products safe
• Maintain a smart and professional appearance to represent Allied Bakeries in the best possible way

Skills

Full UK driving license

Class 2 license

Job description

Requisition ID4144-Posted - Region (1) - Job Category (1) -Permanent-Full Time- Company (1)

Are you a driving enthusiast who loves hitting the road? Do you want to play a key role in keeping the nation's favourite bread on store shelves? If so, Allied Bakeries wants YOU as our next Delivery Driver!

Why Choose Allie d Bakeries?

We’re not just known for our bread! As one of the UK’s top bakeries, we take pride in delivering more than delicious loaves—we’re also a great place to work. With a3.9 rating on Glassdoorand a3.1 on Indeed, we’re proud to be an employer of choice for many.

What You'll Do

• Safely deliver our top-quality baked goods to multiple stores and partners
• Provide excellent customer service with a smile
• Ensure timely and efficient deliveries, keeping our bread fresh and tasty
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing delivery schedules and routes
• Conscientiously follow health and safety regulations, keeping both yourself and our products safe
• Maintain a smart and professional appearance to represent Allied Bakeries in the best possible way

What's In It for You

• A permanent role in a stable and growing company
• Competitive pay
• 10% Matching employer Pension Contributions plus Life Assurance
• Set hours to keep your work-life balance intact
• Free Onsite Parking
• Extra Slice (Company discount scheme which provides great savings at more than 500 businesses)
• Enjoy discounts on our tasty products

Requirements

• Clean Full UK driving license
• Clean Full Class 2license
• A love for the open road andearly starts (2am - 4am)
• Ability to lift and carry products with care
• A flexible and conscientious attitude to adjust to the needs of the business and deliver excellent results

Key Accountabilities

• To comply with all legal requirements for HGV Drivers
• To always drive Company vehicles to high standards of safety and courtesy, including compliance with the Highway Code and any Company standards
• To apply SAFED driving techniques, in order to maximise levels of safety and fuel efficiency
• To comply with all Company delivery and collection procedures, e.g. picking from bulk order load, order adjustment, health and safety
• To comply with Company standards for customer service
• To report immediately to the FLM any variations to required standards of product quality and service levels
• To follow Company standards and procedures for working with, and accounting for, Company products and equipment, e.g. bread baskets, pallets, store returns and buffer stock.
• To comply with all Company requirements for Driver training and communications
• To carry out any duties, as required by the Company, e.g. unloading, refuelling and washing vehicles and in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).