At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive HGV Class 2 vehicles to deliver fresh bakery products across the UK and Ireland.
- Company: Join Hovis, a beloved brand with over 130 years of baking excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, pension schemes, health support, and flexible parental leave.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and a commitment to low carbon operations.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that values honesty, respect, and recognition in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Must hold a Cat C1 or C Licence and have experience in fast-moving goods distribution.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35000 £ per year.
Welcome to Hovis. We are the proud guardians of over 130 years of baking experience that make up our iconic and much-loved brand. We produce bread and bakery products created with Hovis goodness at the heart of each. We deliver around 1.3 million loaves every day of the week throughout the UK and Ireland.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Radial Driver to join our award-winning team, to enable Hovis to deliver on its vision of being the best quality brand in bakery. As a C1/C Driver, you will contribute to the Distribution Objectives and be responsible for the delivery of products to Hovis sites and to other third-party customers as required.
We have an ambition for Hovis to be recognised as a great Logistics company that makes bread and are disrupting the Bread industry in pursuing this. We encourage our people to be the best that they can be, leading to many nominations, awards, and promotions for our drivers. In the last 4 years, we have supported 98 of our people step-up to the next level of their career.
Do you have?
- Cat C1 or C Licence
- Experience within FMCG or fast-moving goods distribution environment with some driving experience
- Knowledge and experience of short shelf-life products and daily delivery operations
- Knowledge of products and customer requirements
- Basic IT literacy skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience of shift working
- NVQ/GNVQ Equivalent (advantageous)
Benefits Baked In:
- Three levels of pension scheme to choose from - employer contribution of up to 7.5%
- Enhanced parental leave (and flexibility where possible to suit your needs)
- Access to funded physiotherapy sessions
- Wellbeing support and campaigns to help you stay active and healthy, be financially prepared, and support your mental wellbeing
- Opt in plans for money back towards the cost of opticians, dentist, physiotherapist and more
- A benefits platform for all, Hovis Choice: £££ Savings and cashback offers on day-to-day spending
- Eyecare vouchers
- Cycle to work scheme
HGV Class 2 Driver in Belfast employer: Hovis Ltd
Hovis is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values diversity and fosters strong relationships with customers. As a Class 2 Driver in Belfast, you'll enjoy competitive pay, flexible working hours, and numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth, all while contributing to the delivery of our award-winning bakery products. With benefits like comprehensive pension schemes, health support through Aviva DigiCare+, and a commitment to work-life balance, Hovis is dedicated to ensuring that every employee feels valued and empowered.
