Job Description
Job Title:  Class 1 Driver
Company:  Allied Bakeries
Requisition ID:  3565
Job Location:  Belfast - BT5 5HW
Posting Start Date:  29/12/2025
Posting End Date:  16/01/2026
Full Time / Part Time:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Permanent
Job Category:  Transport
Job Description: 

Overview of role

Location: Belfast

Annual Salary: £38,717

Closing Date: Friday 16th January 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: 

  • 28 days leave 
  • 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.  Hours of work will be based on a rotating shift pattern including weekends starting between 5 and 7 pm. 

Key Accountabilities

  • To comply with all legal and company requirements for HGV Drivers eg Health & Safety, Vehicle road worthiness and checks, Drivers hours etc
  • To always drive Company vehicles to high standards of safety and courtesy, including compliance with the Highway Code and any Company standards
  • To apply SAFED driving techniques, in order to maximise levels of safety and fuel efficiency
  • To comply with all Company delivery and collection procedures
  • To comply with Company standards for customer service
  • To report immediately to the FLM any variations to required standards of product quality and service levels
  • To follow Company standards and procedures for working with, and accounting for, Company products and equipment, e.g. bread baskets & pallets.
  • To comply with all Company requirements for Driver training and communications
  • 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

Essential:

  • C+E on driving licence
  • One year’s driving experience of class C+E vehicles
  • The ability to work shifts; including weekends
  • CPC Qualification
  • A digital drivers card

 

 

Desirable

  • Experience of driving with double deck trailers

 

Information at a Glance