Class 2 Driver

Allied Bakeries are owned by Associated British Foods. ABF is a diversified international food, ingredients and retail group with sales of £20.1bn and 138,000 employees in 56 countries. It has significant businesses in Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia and Australia. Our sister companies in ABF UK Grocery produce products under many market-leading household brands, including Jordans, Ryvita, Pataks, Blue Dragon & Silver Spoon.

We are proud of our brands: we make top 10 UK grocery brand Kingsmill as well as Allinson’s and Sunblest. You’ll know us best through our white, wholemeal and seeded market-leading loaves, as well as Kingsmill 50/50, the nation’s favourite Healthier White, and our delicious pancakes, crumpets, hot cross buns and other bakery products.

The success of our business depends on us having the right people on the team. We are incredibly passionate about our business, but it isn’t for the faint-hearted – it’s pacey and demanding so our people need to have a positive attitude and to want to work inclusively. We take massive pride in what we do, not least in how colleagues based in our bakeries and depots have one of the best safety performance records in the industry.

Our Grocery Service Centre, based near Liverpool, is a hub for transactional activity across multiple ABF companies within the ABF Grocery division. Supporting some of our well-known brands such as Kingsmill, Pataks, Blue Dragon, Jordans, Ryvita and Silver Spoon, amongst others. We deliver Shared Service activities across a wide range of disciplines including Customer Services, Consumer Care, Finance, Payroll, HR and IS.

If you’re looking to join a business that is passionate, encourages you to be the best you can be, and values its people, we’d love to hear from you.

Overview

Are you an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver ready for your next move? Looking to join a market-leading business that offers stability, strong rewards and a great benefits package?

At Allied Bakeries, we’re seeking full-time, permanent Class 2 Drivers to join our growing team in Stockport, Greater Manchester. You will represent Allied Bakeries with pride, delivering our beloved Kingsmill, Allison, and Sunblest brands with professionalism and a smile.

This is an excellent opportunity for safety-focused, professional drivers who take pride in delivering to high standards. The role is physically demanding but offers excellent rewards and long-term prospects.

You will be contracted to work 48 hours per week, on a 8-week rotating shift pattern of 5 on 3 off. This includes weekends and bank holidays, with start times between 02:00 - 04:30.

Why join us? Here’s what you’ll get…

We know great people deserve great rewards — so we’ve built a benefits package that truly delivers:

Competitive salary – £39,254.89 per year plus additional premiums!

Generous holiday allowance – 33 days (pro rata), giving you time to recharge (29 days based on a 4.375-day week)

Ongoing annual CPC training

24/7 online GP service

Up to 10% matched pension contribution, plus 4x life assurance, giving you added peace of mind for the future.

Company paid Health Cash Plan – Claim back your dental, eyecare and more for you and your family

Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £500 for bringing great people into the business

Octopus Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice scheme

‘Extra Slice’ benefits scheme – access discounts at 500+ top retailers including Tesco, Sainsbury’s and M&S

Cycle to Work – save money while commuting smarter

Flexible & family-friendly ways of working – supporting your work-life balance

Employee Assistance Programme – confidential support whenever you need it (financial, legal & personal)

Long service awards – we recognise and celebrate your commitment

What You'll Do On a Typical Day..

Diverse Deliveries: You'll be at the heart of our operations, making multi-drop deliveries to our customers' stores. Every day brings new routes and new challenges, keeping your workday dynamic and engaging.

Flexible Schedule: Enjoy a balanced work-life with our 8-week rotating pattern—5 days on, 3 days off. This includes weekends and bank holidays, with start times between 2:00 AM and 4:30 AM, perfect for early birds!

Safety First: Your commitment to safe driving will be a source of pride for us. You'll be instrumental in upholding our safety-first agenda, ensuring a secure environment for yourself and others.

The Right Person

• Ideally experience in food distribution or retial logisitics (but not essential)
• Full UK driving licence with category C entitlement
• Valid Driver Qualification and Digital Tachograph Cards
• No more than 6 penalty points
• No DR, DG, DD, BA, CD, AC, LC or TT99 endorsements within the previous 5 years
• Previous experience driving category C vehicles is desirable