Job Title:  HGV Class 1 Night Driver

Date:  7 Oct 2025
Req ID:  3401
Company:  Allied Bakeries
Location: 

Stoke, GB, ST5 9HT

Full or Part Time:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Permanent
Job Category:  Transport

Overview of role

Location: Stoke

📍 Location: Based in Stoke (Newcastle-under-Lyme)
🕙 Hours: 48 hours per week, Wednesday to Saturday, 5pm-5am
💰 Salary: £38601.76 (plus 20% Night Shift Allowance)

 

 

Key Accountabilities

🔹To comply with all legal requirements for HGV Drivers.

🔹Deliver and collect products from customers, suppliers and other organisations and locations, as required by the business.

🔹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, e.g. picking from bulk order load, order adjustment, health and safety.

🔹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, store returns and buffer stock.

🔹To comply with all Company requirements for Driver training and communications

🔹To carry out any duties, as required by the Company, in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s). e.g. unloading, refuelling and washing vehicles  

The Right Person

🚚Experienced Drivers: Ideally, you have experience in food distribution or retail logistics and will hold an up-to-date CPC card.

🏆Customer Service Champions: As a key player in our team, your excellent customer service skills will shine through in every delivery.

🙏Team Players: We value a commitment to health, safety, and well-being. Your dedication ensures a caring work environment for all.

Why Work For Us