At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver fresh baked goods to stores while providing top-notch customer service.
- Company: Join Allied Bakeries, part of a global food group with iconic brands.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, 33 days annual leave, and great discounts on products.
- Other info: Flexible hours and a supportive work environment await you!
- Why this job: Be part of a stable company and keep the UK's bread supply moving.
- Qualifications: Must have a clean Class 2 driving licence and a love for early starts.
The predicted salary is between 39956 - 39956 £ per year.
Allied Bakeries are owned by Associated British Foods. ABF is a diversified international food, ingredients and retail group with sales of £20.1bn and 138,000 employees in 56 countries. It has significant businesses in Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia and Australia. Our sister companies in ABF UK Grocery produce products under many market‑leading household brands, including Jordans, Ryvita, Pataks, Blue Dragon & Silver Spoon. We are proud of our brands: we make the top 10 UK grocery brand Kingsmill as well as Allinson’s and Sunblest. You’ll know us best through our white, wholemeal and seeded market‑leading loaves, as well as Kingsmill 50/50, the nation’s favourite Healthier White, and our delicious pancakes, crumpets, hot cross buns and other bakery products.
Overview of Role
- Location: Cardiff, Wales
- Salary: £39,956.80
- Hours: 48 hours
- Permanent role
What You'll Do
- Safely deliver 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
- 33 days A/L (pro rata depending on shift pattern)
- 10% matching employer pension contributions plus life assurance
- Set hours to keep your work‑life balance intact
- Free on‑site parking
- Extra Slice (company discount scheme providing savings at over 500 businesses)
- Enjoy discounts on our tasty products
Requirements
- Clean full UK driving licence
- Clean full Class 2 licence
- A love for the open road and early starts (2 a.m. – 4 a.m.)
- 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 (SOPs)
Ready to roll with us? Apply now and help us keep the UK’s bread supply moving!
Class 2 Driver Relief in Cardiff employer: Allied Bakeries | part of Associated British Foods plc
Allied Bakeries is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its employees in Belfast. With a strong commitment to quality and food safety, the company fosters a collaborative work culture where team members are encouraged to grow and excel in their roles. Employees benefit from flexible shift patterns, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional development, making it a rewarding place to build a career in the food production industry.
Contact Details:
Allied Bakeries | part of Associated British Foods plc Recruitment Team
