HGV Multi Drop (Class 2) Driver

Allied Bakeries; Belfast; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bakery distributor in Northern Ireland seeks a Delivery Driver to deliver bakery products. Responsibilities include vehicle checks, ensuring timely deliveries, and maintaining relationships with store managers. Ideal candidates will have experience in driving (Category C) and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility is key, and the role is physically demanding. The position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days leave plus 8 Bank Holidays

Onsite parking

Pension contributions up to 10%

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Company discounts at over 500 businesses

Qualifications

• Experienced Professional Driver Category 2 (Category C).
• Driver Qualification Card (CPC).
• Experience in a sales environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bakery products to customers on time.
• Engage in company Safety-First culture and procedures.
• Daily vehicle checks and tachograph compliance.
• Develop working relationships with store decision makers.

Skills

Effective communication

Flexibility

Sales experience

Merchandising experience

Job description

Overview of role

Allied Bakeries is looking for a Delivery Driver to produce bakery products Delivery. The main function of this role is to deliver bakery products to our customers. You will be responsible for in store merchandising, ordering and minimising waste. Hours of work will be based on a rotating shift pattern across a 7 day week with start time to be confirmed (flexibility will be required). This is a physically demanding role and requires the individual to have the physical ability to deliver tasks.

Company

Allied Bakeries

Location

Belfast

Annual Salary

£39,000

Closing Date

Friday 16th January 2026

Benefits

• 25 days leave plus 8 Bank Holidays
• Onsite parking
• Pension – matched employer pension contributions of up to 10% & Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme – a free and confidential support service for employees including counselling, financial guidance, relationship and legal advice
• Cycle to work scheme
• Extra Slicecompany discount scheme which provides great savings at more than 500 businesses/outlets, including Asda, Tesco, Currys & Argos

Key Accountabilities

• Engage in the Safety-First culture and compliance with AB internal policies and procedures.
• Daily vehicle checks.
• Maintain and comply with tachograph records, company key control procedures and working time regulations.
• Maximise sales and contribute to sales growth of the company brands.
• Develop close working relations with key decision makers within store.
• To check load against interim load summary and amend for any variances.
• To ensure all products are correctly charged to the relevant customer and record any returns.
• To ensure products are delivered on time and in full within the agreed time windows.
• Daily collection of all baskets.
• Any returns collected must be returned to the bakery for disposal on a daily basis.
• To actively participate and contribute in the sharing of Best Practice within the Sales Team.

The Right Person

• Experienced Professional Driver Category 2 (Category C).
• Driver Qualification Card (CPC)
• Ability to effectively communicate with and influence others.
• Be flexible and co-operative to assist in meeting business needs.
• Experience of delivering to, or of working in a sales environment.
• A digital drivers card would be desirable.
• Merchandising experience would be desirable.
• Experienced Professional Driver Category 1 (Category C + E) would be desirable.