Overview of role
Company: Allied Bakeries
Location: Belfast
Annual Salary: £39,000 (with Category C license)
Closing Date: 15th April 2026
There are plenty of reasons why this is a great place to work, and here are just a few of the benefits for you:
* 25 days leave plus 8 Bank Hols
* Onsite parking
* Pension - matched employer pension contributions of up to 10% & Life Assurance
* Employee Assistance Programme a free and confidential support service for employees including counselling, financial guidance, relationship and legal advice
* Cycle to work scheme
* Extra Slice company discount scheme which provides great savings at more than 500 businesses/outlets, including Asda, Tesco, Currys & Argos
The main function of this role is to deliver bakery products to our customers. You will be responsible for in store merchandising, ordering and minimising waste. Hours of work will be based on a rotating shift pattern across a 7 day week with start time to be confirmed (flexibilty will be required). This is a physically demanding role and requires the individual to have the physical ability to deliver tasks.
Key Accountabilities
* Engage in the Safety-First culture and compliance with AB internal policies and procudures.
* Daily vehicle checks.
* Maintain and comply with tachograph records, company key control procedures and working time regulations.
* Maximise sales and contribute to sales growth of the company brands.
* Develop close working relations with key decision makers within store.
* To check load against interim load summary and amend for any variances.
* To ensure all products are correctly charged to the relevant customer and record any returns.
* To ensure products are delivered on time and in full within the agreed time windows.
* Daily collection of all baskets.
* Any returns collected must be returned to the bakery for disposal on a daily basis.
* To actively participate and contribute in the sharing of Best Practice within the Sales Team.
The Right Person
Essential:
* Category B license and provisional Category C license
* Currently undertaking the required LGV theory and practical training and fully committed to gaining the full Category C qualification.
* Driver Qualification Card (CPC)
* Ability to effectively communicate with and influence others
* Willing to work shifts (48hrs p/w structured as 6 working days wk 1 and 4 working days wk 2. 3am starts)
Desirable:
* Experienced Professional Driver Category 2 (Category C)
* Experience of delivering to, or of working in a sales environment
* A digital drivers card
* Merchandising experience
* Experienced Professional Driver Category 1 (Category C +E)