Rigid Driver

ADM; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nutrition company in the UK is looking for a Rigorous Driver (Class 2) to operate a rigid lorry and deliver products with a focus on safety and efficiency. The ideal candidate will hold a Class 2 licence and be willing to pursue a Class 1 licence for future development. The role offers flexibility, excellent career opportunities, and a supportive culture promoting diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Subsidised health & fitness offers

Flexible work-time models

Support for maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Willing to obtain a Class 1 (HGV) licence to progress into a multiskilled driver role.
• Experience and training in manual handling work.
• Knowledge of flour products and food hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate the rigid vehicle in accordance with legislation.
• Unload and deliver flour sacks from the rigid lorry to customer premises.
• Assist in training and development of colleagues.

Skills

Experience in customer relations

Good communication skills

Numeracy and literacy skills

Education

Holder of Class 2 licence

Driver Certificate of Professional Competence

Job description

Job Description

Rigorous Driver (Class 2) at Avonmouth Mill site. The main purpose of this role is to drive and operate a rigid lorry in accordance with Department of Transport regulations, EU drivers hours rules, other statutory regulations and company safety and health requirements. The driver will deliver bulk and bag products to customers efficiently, cost‑effectively and professionally. The role supports wider logistics operations and requires flexibility to meet business needs. The successful candidate will be willing to learn and develop, with a commitment to obtaining a Class 1 (HGV) licence to progress into a multiskilled driver role, enabling operation of a wider range of vehicles and contributing to the company’s operational versatility. The working pattern is an average of 48 hours, following a 5‑out‑of‑7 Sunday to Thursday bulk Monday‑to‑Friday bags shift pattern with flexible start times between 06:00 and 16:00 to meet operational demand.

Your Responsibilities

• Work safely.
• Drive and operate the rigid vehicle in accordance with legislation, including daily vehicle safety checks.
• Unload and deliver flour sacks from the rigid lorry to customer premises following company operating procedures where applicable.
• Discharge bulk flour in accordance with company operating procedures where applicable.
• Assist in training and development of colleagues.
• Deal with customers in a professional manner.
• Communicate between vehicle and office when necessary.
• Clean vehicles at specified intervals and ensure deliveries are undertaken hygienically.
• Complete paperwork regarding vehicle defect procedures, working time, deliveries and safety observation reports.

Your Profile

• Holder of Class 2 licence for the vehicle driven.
• Willing to obtain a Class 1 (HGV) licence to progress into a multiskilled driver role.
• Experience and training in manual handling work.
• Experience in customer relations.
• Knowledge of flour products and food hygiene.
• Possess Driver Certificate of Professional Competence.
• Numeracy and literacy skills.
• Good communication skills.

Your Future Perspective

• Challenging tasks, short decision‑making processes and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment with flexible work‑time models.
• Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path.
• Company culture that promotes continuous learning and diversity. All colleagues can join Women’s and Multicultural Employee Resource Groups, the ADM Pride Employee Network and the Young Professionals Network, and participate in the company‑wide mentorship programme as mentor or mentee.
• Excellent career opportunities in a world‑leading nutrition company.
• An attractive remuneration package including social benefits such as subsidised health & fitness offers.
• Managers and colleagues encouraged to discuss and enable the flexibility needed to meet work and life demands.
• Additional benefits and support for maternity and paternity leave.
• ADM advocates a workforce aware of mental health. In addition to the Mental Health First Aider network, all new starters receive ‘Mental Health Aware’ training within three months of joining.

Learn more about ADM at www.adm.com and www.4flour.com

We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace and value diversity at our company to encourage a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge within our business. The Company has established a UK Diversity forum to support participation of underrepresented groups in the workplace. If you feel this job is for you, unlock your potential and apply online, indicating your earliest possible entry date and salary expectation. By applying for this position, you agree to ADM’s privacy notice.

Including You

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and creating welcoming, truly inclusive work environments—environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring; we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

For more information about our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, visit the website: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry‑advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.