Posted: 4h ago
The role
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 1.3million loaves, every day of the week throughout the UK and Ireland, where we also make Mothers Pride and Ormo products. We are 2,800 people working within 8 bakeries, 1 flour mill, and 2 regional distribution centres across the UK. Our success is a result of the hard work of our people; they are experts in their field whether it’s baking, manufacturing, logistics, engineering, or the many departments within the central functions team based in our head office in High Wycombe. We are a values-led business and expect our colleagues to live, breathe, and embed Quality, Accountability, and Trust into their ways of working. Job Title: Class 2/HGV Driver Location: Belfast Bakery (BT12 6LP) Shifts: 10 day working fortnight – on average 9.5 hours per day. So, what’s it all about? As our next HGV Sales Driver, you'll be instrumental in safely delivering bakery products to customers. Your remit will be managing customer relationships and orders, loading orders onto lorries, conducting stock reconciliation, merchandising, and maximizing customer sales. Trust is crucial in this role as you will be responsible for the delivery of our bakery products to our customers. To excel in this role, you'll need to be reliable, have good communication skills, and be flexible. Accountability is key as you work to a tight schedule and interact directly with our customers. You're not the type to be shy and lazy, this isn't just a driving role as it requires the person to build relationships with our customers and sell our award-winning products. In this role, you will be well paid and offered opportunities for development. This role requires an individual who is motivated by building good relationships and interacting with others. As a Van Sales Driver, you are reliable, have good communication skills and are flexible. You would thrive on the chance to interact with our customers and be excited by the opportunities presented. Without drivers, our bakery products would not reach the shelves for customers. The Key Requirements C1/C Driving License CPC Card Tachograph Card Experience within FMCG or fast-moving goods distribution environment with some driving experience. Knowledge of products and customer requirements, along with proven ability to build relationships with customers. We’ll provide you with opportunities to learn new skills, grow and develop and we aim to provide our colleagues with a job for life! We have many long-serving colleagues, some with over 30 years' experience with us. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. Benefits baked in All colleagues can choose from a wide range of benefits, here’s a top crust taster of what we offer: Competitive annual leave and flexibility where possible for a healthy work-life balance and recharge your batteries. Three levels of pension schemes to suit your needs. Aviva DigiCare Workplace App includes annual health checks, digital GP consultations, nutritional advice, and much more. Hovis Choice benefits platform for everyday savings, cashback and much more. Free on-site parking. At Hovis, we believe in embracing diversity and creating a welcoming workplace for everyone. Whether you're applying for a job or already part of our team, we promise to treat you with fairness, respect, and dignity. You will be valued and included here at Hovis. Does this sound like the right environment for you? If so, we would love to hear from you. To find out more about Hovis please visit our website and social media channels
