LGV Driver Class C&E

Allied Bakeries make the top bread brands Kingsmill, Allinson's and Sunblest. Across our bakeries we make white, wholemeal and seeded market-leading loaves, as well as Kingsmill 50/50, the nation's favourite Healthier White, delicious pancakes, crumpets, hot cross buns and more.We take massive pride in our brands and all that we do, including our bakeries having one of the best safety performance records in the industry. We know that the success of our business depends on us having the right people on the team, so if you're looking to join a business that values its people, encourages everyone to get involved and be the best they can be, we'd love to hear from you.We encourage candidates to request any reasonable adjustments they may require throughout the recruitment process. Overview of roleSalary: £41,187Location: West Bromwich An exciting opportunity for Class 1 Driver role within our Midlands Logistics Hub at West Bromwich bakery. This role involves the safe, timely and efficient delivery of our quality bakery products within our Inter Bakery operation. Hours of work will be based on a fixed shift pattern across a 7 day week with afternoon start times.Key Accountabilities Engages in the Safety-First culture and compliance with AB internal policies and procedures and comply with all legal requirements for HGV Drivers 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 complete daily vehicle checks in line with company standards Maintain & comply with tachograph records, company key control procedures & working time regulations 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, e.g. unloading, refuelling and washing vehicles and in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's). Our employees' safety, health and wellbeing is important to us - we want everyone to go home after a day's work in the same state as they arrived - our positive health and safety culture is one where people work together to make safety part of everything we do.The Right Person Experienced Professional Driver Category 1 (Category C+E) - Essential Driver Qualification Card (CPC) Conscientious and flexible - Essential Good interpersonal skills ability to effectively communicate with and influence othersOur defining value is to 'Be The Best We Can Be'. The behaviours we believe help us do this and are key to our success are: Aim High, I Do What I Say, Work Together and Everybody Matters.'We strive to ensure that all employee's receive the resources they need to succeed, to build a diverse and inclusive organisation that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for consumers, customers and stakeholders'.