Distribution Driver - #1723574

Job Title Class 2 Driver | Location Avonmouth (BS11)

As our next Class 2 Driver, you’ll be instrumental in safely delivering our products on time in full. Your remit will be to load your own vehicle and deliver on average 20 deliveries per day. Working with a team of dedicated individuals, you’ll be responsible for providing first-class customer service and using handheld technology to confirm deliveries. Your day-to-day activities will also include complying with all health and safety procedures in line with drivers' hours, as well as collecting and unloading all equipment to return to the site.

You are a friendly, hardworking and enjoys building relationships with your customers. reliable, punctual, and honest. This role requires an individual who is dedicated to building rapport with our customers and being the ambassador of our brand. You will be part of an award-winning innovative logistics operation within an iconic British brand.

You’re not the type to enjoy later starts or a traditional ŝ til 5" role. As well as the driving side of the role, there will also be the chance to interact with our customers. This role offers a fantastic work-life balance.

Without you, the public would not see Hovis products on the supermarket shelves, but you will play a crucial role in getting them there by ensuring safe and timely deliveries. This role is also all about providing customers with a first-class service and representing our brand with excellence.

The Key Requirements...

• Full Driving Licence with Class C entitlement - with a maximum of 6 points
• Digital Tachograph
• Full CPC
• Be able to demonstrate good knowledge of drivers' working hours
• Be able to demonstrate good knowledge of the highway code
• Be able to comply with health and safety policies
• Be able to demonstrate good customer service skills

Why Hovis?

From breakfast to midnight snack, Hovis has been the heart of UK homes for generations with love in every loaf. Our products are consistently ranked number one or two in bread loaves categories across the UK and Northern Ireland (1), and we’re the nation’s 5th most popular FMCG brand (2).

As we continue to innovate, we seek talented, dedicated people to join us. For over 133 years, our 2,800-strong team has delivered top-quality Hovis bakery goods, and we look forward to strengthening our brand further.

Join us to be part of this exciting journey and help us remain a leading bakery company for years to come.

Source: (1) Nielsen. Total Coverage, excl. Discounters, by region, 52 w/e 15/06/24. (2) Kantar, UK FMCG, 2023.

At Hovis, we are proud of our fantastic culture. We believe in putting a smile on people's faces through expert baking and investing in our people. We make and deliver bakery products with the goal of continuing to grow into different areas and creating more opportunities.

Joining Hovis, you’ll be part of a business that gives back to the local community by assisting and supplying food banks. Within this role, there is an opportunity to progress and develop with the view of moving into Class 1 or management roles, along with ongoing fully funded CPC training.

This is an opportunity for you to work for a business that can be flexible to your own personal life, which suits the early birds, allowing you to be at home for the school run. People stay with our business because of our commitment to our employees and the community. We are an employer of choice because of the accountability and quality we offer, and we are known for the opportunities for growth and development that we provide.

Benefits baked in

All colleagues can choose from a wide range of benefits, here’s a top crust taster of what we offer:

• Competitive annual leave and flexibility where possible for a healthy work-life balance and recharge your batteries.
• Three levels of pension schemes to suit your needs.
• Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace App includes annual health checks, digital GP consultations, nutritional advice, and much more.
• Hovis Choice benefits platform for everyday savings, cashback and much more.
• Free on-site parking.

To find out more about Hovis please visit our website and social media channels