Class 2 HGV Driver (Walthamstow) London, England
Job description
Allied Bakeries make the top bread brands Kingsmill, Allinson’s and Sunblest. Across our bakeries we make white, wholemeal and seeded market-leading loaves, as well as Kingsmill 50/50, the nation’s favourite Healthier White, delicious pancakes, crumpets, hot cross buns and more.
We take massive pride in our brands and all that we do, including our bakeries having one of the best safety performance records in the industry. We know that the success of our business depends on us having the right people on the team, so if you’re looking to join a business that values its people, encourages everyone to get involved and be the best they can be, we’d love to hear from you.
Overview of role
Location: London
As part of Associated British Foods who are one of Britain’s leading companies, we at Allied Milling and Baking produce and deliver freshly baked bread and many other delicious items to our customers every day! An exciting opportunity has arisen at our London Bakery based in Walthamstow following a re-structure of our business.
What will I be doing?
You'll be an experienced Class Two Driver with experience of trunking work in a similar environment.
You will work 45 hours per week on a 5 on 3 off shift pattern with overtime available.
You'll be part of our team who pride themselves on excellent customer service whilst demonstrating safe and courteous driving every day.
Covering the whole of London stretching into the other Home Counties, you will be delivering pre-picked orders either direct to store or through the RDC network for our customers, in addition serving our sister sites in the Southeast & Midlands.
We all take responsibility for the health, safety, and well-being for each other. Reporting to a Transport Front Line Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe delivery and/or collection of all goods to/from our customers.
A customer facing role, you represent our company with your performance and actions.
What's in it for me?
If you join us, in addition to an attractive salary, you can enjoy the following:
Excellent holiday package, colleagues who work 5 on 3 off days a week enjoy 29 days holiday a year
Pension Scheme with Life Assurance, starting at 4% matched by the business up to 10% of matched contribution with Associated British Foods, our Parent Company.
Benefits for you and your family through our ‘Extra Slice’ scheme; which provides great savings at more than 500 business/outlets including Tesco, Sainsbury, M&S, Curry's/PC World, including healthcare and saving on your holidays.
Cycle to work scheme- helping you to get to work with a range of great bikes and cycling accessories on offer.
Discounted rates with Simply Health for dentists, opticians, chiropractors etc.
Death in service benefits up to 4 times your salary.
Refer scheme - Refer a friend and if we employ them, you get the reward £££. This is now £500 if you refer a HGV driver to us.
Family friendly and flexible working schemes - designed to help meet the needs of individuals and the business.
Employee Assistance Programme - A free and confidential support service for employees covering a wide range or topics including financial guidance through to relationship and legal advice.
Charitable giving - we have launched a charity partnership with Save the Children. You can deliver a slice of kindness through donating to a charity through payroll giving.
Excellent local public transport links.
Our defining value is to ‘Be the best we can be’; the behaviors that we believe help us to do this and are key to our success are: Aim high, I do what I say, Work Together and Everybody Matters.
We are committed to equal treatment and opportunities for all our people and believe in building a diverse and inclusive organisation that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for consumers, customers and stakeholders.
