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.
We encourage candidates to request any reasonable adjustments they may require throughout the recruitment process.
Overview of role
Location: Walthamstow
To deliver and collect products from customers, suppliers and other organisations and locations, as required by the business.
Key Accountabilities
1. To comply with all legal requirements for HGV Drivers
2. To always drive Company vehicles to high standards of safety and courtesy, including compliance with the Highway Code and any Company standards
3. To apply SAFED driving techniques, in order to maximise levels of safety and fuel efficiency
4. To comply with all Company delivery and collection procedures, e.g. picking from bulk order load, order adjustment, health and safety
5. To comply with Company standards for customer service
6. To report immediately to the FLM any variations to required standards of product quality and service levels
7. 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.
8. To comply with all Company requirements for Driver training and communications
9. To carry out any duties, as required by the Company, e.g. unloading, refuelling and washing vehicles and in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
The Right Person
10. Possess an appropriate driving license – Essential
11. Conscientious and flexible – Essential
12. Good interpersonal skills – Essential
13. Customer orientated – Essential
14. Smart appearance - Essential
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 strive to ensure that all employee's receive the resources they need to succeed, to build a diverse and inclusive organisation that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for consumers, customers and stakeholders’.