Yard Operative

Allied Bakeries; Belfast; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bakery company in Belfast is seeking a dedicated individual for a role involving the cleaning of vehicles and supporting garage maintenance. The position requires achieving a Professional Driver Category C license, effective communication, and flexibility to meet business needs. Benefits include 25 days of leave plus 8 Bank Holidays, onsite parking, a matched pension scheme, and an employee assistance program. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 10 am to 7 pm.

Benefits

25 days leave plus 8 Bank Holidays

Onsite parking

Pension matched employer contributions up to 10%

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Company discount scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to achieve Professional Driver Category 2 (Category C).
• Flexible and cooperative to assist in meeting business needs.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning vehicles internals and externals to an agreed rota.
• Efficient operation of cleaning area to agreed standards.
• Adhere to site standard operating procedures.
• Work safely following Health & Safety standards.
• Load vehicles with ballast for brake testing.

Skills

Effective communication

Flexibility

Education

Professional Driver Category 2 (Category C)

Job description

Overview of role

Company: Allied Bakeries

Location: Belfast

Closing Date 19th January 2026

This role is responsible for the general day to day cleaning of vehicles on site along with supporting the garage with support tasks and maintenance of garage, internal and external areas. The working hours are Monday to Friday 10am to 7pm.

There are plenty of reasons why this is a great place to work, and here are just a few of the benefits for you :

• 25days leave plus 8 Bank Hols
• Onsite parking
• Pension - matchedemployer 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

• Cleaning vehicles internals and externals to an agreed rota.
• Efficient operation of your area, cleaning to agreed standards and frequencies.
• Demonstrate your responsibilities in adhering to Allied Bakeries site standard operating procedures and actively contribute to these standards.
• Work in a safe manner observing all Health & Safety standards.
• Follow all instructions, guidance and training given at all times, sharing best practice through cross functional working and adopting what is learnt into the daily routine / role.
• Cleaning vehicle interiors and exteriors.
• Support VMU by carrying out lubricant & coolant checks on vehicles.
• Moving vehicles on and off site when required.(On achievement of Cat C license).
• Load vehicles with ballast for vehicle brake testing compliance purposes.
• General upkeep of external yard areas.

The Right Person

• Ability to achieve Professional Driver Category 2 (Category C).
• Ability to effectively communicate with and influence others.
• Be flexible and co-operative to assist in meeting business needs.