Hovis Ltd
Delivery Driver (Nights)
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Class 2/HGV Driver (Nights)
Location: Belfast Bakery (BT12 6LP)
Shifts: 10-day working fortnight on nights – averaging 9.5 hours per day
About the Role
Ann opportunity has arisen for an experienced Delivery Driver to join Hovis's award-winning team, fulfilling the company’s vision of being the best quality brand in bakery.
As a C1/C Driver, you will be responsible for supporting Distribution Objectives, including:
- Delivering products to Hovis sites.
- Handling deliveries for third-party customers as needed.
Welcome to Hovis
Hovis is an iconic bakery brand with over 130 years of experience. Every day, we produce around 1.3 million delicious loaves of bread and bakery products across the UK and Ireland.
About Hovis Logistics
Our ambition is to disrupt the bread industry by positioning Hovis as a leader in logistics. We foster a strong company culture built on Honesty, Respect, and Recognition, consistently prioritising our people.
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- We empower career growth—98 Hovis employees have advanced to the next level over the past four years.
- Partner with specialist providers to safeguard compliance and driver performance (including an 80% reduction in driver infringements in 2023). -Recognised for low-carbon operations and named a "gold-standard" employer.
- Ranked in the top 50 Inspiring Workplaces Awards 2024 (UK & Ireland).
Requirements
To excel in this role, you must have:
- Cat C1 or C Licence
- Experience in FMCG or fast-moving goods distribution
- Relevant driving experience
- Familiarity with short shelf-life products and daily delivery operations
- Knowledge of bakery products and customer requirements
- Basic IT skills
- Strong communication
- Experience with shift work
- (Advantageous) NVQ/GNVQ equivalent
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Why Join Hovis?
At Hovis, we value our colleagues with comprehensive benefits tailored to your needs:
Competitive Recognitions
- Enhanced annual & maternity/paternity leave (including flexible arrangements).
- Three pension schemes to choose from.
- Hovis Choice (a benefits platform offering):
- Cashback/savings on daily living.
- Eyecare vouchers.
- Tailored healthcare.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Annual engagement surveys to hear your feedback.
- Loyalty rewards through long-service and colleague recognition schemes.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives (physiotherapy included).
Commitment to Inclusivity
We strive to be a diverse, welcoming workplace, guaranteeing:
- Equal opportunities.
- Respect and dignity for all backgrounds/gender identities.
Apply today! If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you.
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