Job Title:  Class 1 LGV Driver

Overview of role

Role: Class 1 LGV Driver

Company: Allied Mills

Location: Trafford Park, Manchester, M50

Hours: 42 p/week (4 on 4 off)

We have a great opportunity for a Class 1 LGV Driver to join an experienced team, providing a first-class service on behalf of our flour mill. In this role, the successful candidate will primarily service our flour customers, loading, delivering and unloading our products.
 

Key Accountabilities

• Operating to procedures as defined within site quality, environmental and health and safety systems and standards.
• Working proactively in line with the Company Zero Harm and Safety First strategy.
• Operating the vehicle in accordance with current legislation.
• Discharging bulk flour and semolina in accordance with our company safe operating procedures.
• Completing regular safety checks on vehicles and report any issues in a timely manner to the appropriate colleagues.
• Conducting dynamic risk assessments of delivery sites and premises to ensure safe working for self and others; reporting back any hazards/unsafe practices.
• Maintaining clean and tidy vehicles, including inside the cab and taking good care of vehicles when operating.
• Accurate completion of all relevant paperwork.
• Delivering a high standard of customer service and to be a positive representative of Allied Mills at all times.
• Delivering Allied Mills products on time and in full within the agreed time windows.

The Right Person

• Class 1 HGV licence
• Enthusiasm to learn
• Works well in a team set up
• Willing to be Flexible

Company Benefits 
Pension: The ABF Pension scheme is a Defined Contribution arrangement (when you contribute, the Company contributes too up to 10%!) It offers a comprehensive package of retirement and life assurance benefits for members
Other Benefits: Lunch Subsidies, Employee Discount Schemes, Cycle to Work Scheme
Rewards: Yearly Salary Review, Long Service Awards, Rise & Shine Awards, Christmas Gift Cards, Refer a Friend Bonuses
Engagement: Employee Forums, Calendar Event and ‘Belonging Days, Charity Events, Periodic Keeping in Touch Sessions, Diversity & Inclusion Events.
Further Opportunities: An important part of Allied Mills is opportunity for growth and in doing this, we hope to bring development opportunities to all our staff, from FLT and LGV licencing, apprenticeships, or potentially transferring into the flour milling section of the operation and the opportunity to work towards the relevant industry qualifications. By building a career with Allied Mills, could also lead to opportunities in the wider Associated British Foods business encompassing household brands like Primark, Pataks, Twinings, Kingsmill, Silver Spoon and many more.