Allied Mills | part of Associated British Foods plc
Class 1 LGV Driver
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Class 1 LGV Driver
Introducing Allied Mills
Allied Mills is part of Associated British Foods and operates seven modern flour milling units across three product sites in Belfast, Manchester and Tilbury. They are a select group capable of producing semolina from Durum wheat in specialist mills. Allied Mills holds the title of UK’s third largest miller, supplying wheat products for diverse uses:
- Bread (including household staples like Kingsmill soft white bread, Kingsmill 50/50, Allinson’s)
- Baked goods: bagels, baguettes, biscuits, pasties, pastries, doughnuts, cookies, burger buns, naan bread, chapattis, noodles, and pasta
The business emphasises its people as its guiding principle:
"Our people are our standards... our aim is to ensure safety and business sustainability..." It achieves this through:
- An inclusive culture
- Investment in technology and training
- Commitment to high standards in:
- Product quality and food safety
- Customer service
- Innovation
Industry Leadership Allied Mills is ABF’s “Miller of Choice”—belonging to a wider Associated British Foods (ABF) group. Globally, ABF boasts:
- £20.1 billion in sales
- 188,000 employees
- Operations spanning 56 countries across Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Australia
ABF UK’s grocery arm pivots on household brands like:
- Jordans
- Ryvita
- Pataks
- Blue Dragon
- Silver Spoon
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Role: Class 1 LGV Driver (Manchester: Trafford Park)
Company: Allied Mills Location: Trafford Park, Manchester Hours: 4 on, 4 off rotating shift pattern
Opportunity An LGV Driver (Class 1) opportunity to support Allied Mills’ flour deliveries, ensuring bulk and semolina distribution aligns with safety, efficiency, and quality standards.
Key Accountabilities
- Adhere strictly to site quality standards, environmental policies, and mandatory health & safety protocols.
- Uphold company commitment to a Zero Harm / Safety First ethos.
- Operate all vehicles in compliance with current legislation.
- Safely unload bulk flour/semolina; follow prescribed SOPs.
- Daily checks & maintenance:
- Complete prescribed pre/post-treatment safety checks.
- Report vehicle issues promptly to the team.
- Assess delivery site risks dynamically to ensure safety for all parties. Report hazards.
- Maintain cleanliness and condition of cab/equipment.
- Fill out all required documentation accurately and promptly.
- Ensure customer service excellence; articulate Allied Mills’ strengths in person.
- Meet agreed delivery deadlines (“onsite and in-full”) without fail.
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The Right Candidate
✔ Class 1 HGV licence ✔ Keen, eager to learn ✔ Team player with strong collaboration skills ✔ Willingness to adapt with flexibility
Benefits
- Competitive Package:
- Pension plan with 10% match (capped)
- Life assurance & ill-health provisions
- Leave & Well-being:
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Family-friendly policies
- 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance programme
- Rewards & Recognition:
- ‘Spot award’ nominations (peer/method-of-choice)
- Monthly/quarterly incentives for ** exceptional performance**
- Retail + Food Perks:
- Extra Slice employee hub with savings across 900 retailers
- Free Allied Bakeries products delivered site
- Eco-Friendly Choices:
- Cycle-to-Work scheme
- Electric Vehicle incentives
- Salary Support:
- Pay review (march interval)
- Salary Finance (loans/advances)
- Refer-A-Friend bonus programme
- Hard-and-Soft Benefits:
- Lunch/drinks stipends
- Uniform/PPE provided
- Long Service Awards
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