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Join Hovis: Pride in Every Loaf
Welcome to Hovis, the proud guardians of over 130 years of baking excellence behind our iconic brand. We craft bread and bakery products infused with Hovis goodness, delivering 1.3 million loaves daily across the UK and Ireland—including beloved brands like Mothers Pride and Ormo.
Our business thrives on the collaborative expertise of our 2,800 colleagues, spanning 8 bakeries, 1 flour mill, and 2 regional distribution centres across the UK. Driven by our core values of Quality, Accountability, and Trust, we achieve success through the passion and dedication of our teams—whether in baking, manufacturing, logistics, engineering, or central functions at our headquarters in High Wycombe.
Role: Class 1 Driver
Hours: Average of 12 hours per shift
We are recruiting Class 1 (Cat C+E) drivers to support trunking and primary distribution deliveries, transporting bakery products between depots and third-party customer sites. The role involves minimal manual handling and adheres to strict drivers’ hours and tachograph regulations.
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Key Responsibilities
- Driving a Class 1 vehicle along designated routes
- Performing trunking deliveries between depots and customer sites
- Conducting vehicle checks and maintaining accurate paperwork
- Complying with all transport regulations, including tachograph records
- Upholding health, safety, and security standards at all times
Requirements
To join our team, you must have:
- A full UK Class 1 (Cat C+E) driving licence
- A valid Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) and Digital Tacho Card
- No more than 6 penalty points on your licence (no endorsements for Dangerous/Discourteous Driving)
- Preferred: prior HGV Class 1 experience
- A reliable, professional attitude and strong commitment to timekeeping
What’s On Offer
A stable, full-time role with:
- A range of shift patterns to suit different lifestyles
- Access to a pension scheme with up to 7.5% employer contribution
- Wellbeing support, including physiotherapy access, mental health resources, and financial guidance
- Free on-site parking
- Ongoing CPC training and development opportunities
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Benefits Baked In
Our holistic benefits package, Hovis Choice, empowers colleagues to select additional perks tailored to their needs, including:
Wellbeing & Health
- Aviva DigiCare+ for ongoing expert support:
- 'At home' annual health checks
- Digital GP consultations
- Nutritional guidance
- Second medical opinions
- Longer parental leave and flexible arrangements
- Access to funded physiotherapy
- Opt-in optician/dentist/massage therapy cashback schemes
Financial & Lifestyle Benefits
- Cashback and savings offers on everyday spending via Hovis Choice
- Eyecare vouchers
- Cycle-to-work scheme
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