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Allied Bakeries are owned by Associated British Foods. ABF is a diversified international food, ingredients and retail group with sales of £13.9bn and 128,000 employees in 53 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, Bürgen 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 Of Role
Company: Allied Bakeries
Location: Belfast
Salary: £28,000 per annum (increasing to £35,340 on completion of training)
Do you have a passion for driving and sales? As a trainee Van Sales Driver you will be learning about professional driving while working in a friendly and energetic team. You don't need to hold a licence to drive a lorry as we will train you but you will need a driving licence. We are looking for someone who will be good at driving, talking to customers and has an interest in selling bakery products. It will take around 3 to 6 months to complete your training and after that time you will work as a Relief Van Sales Driver delivering bakery products to our customers across Northern Ireland.
You will be responsible for in-store merchandising, ordering and minimising waste. You normally start at 3am and work job to finish so home times will vary depending on your route - average hours are typically 39 per week. Hours of work will be based on a rotating shift pattern across a 7 day week and flexibility will be required. This is a physically demanding role and requires the individual to have the physical ability to deliver tasks.
Benefits
There are plenty of reasons why this is a great place to work, and here are just a few of the benefits for you:
* 25 days leave plus 8 Bank Hols
* Onsite parking
* Pension - matched employer pension contributions of up to 10% & Life Assurance
* Employee Assistance Programme a free and confidential support service for employees including counselling, financial guidance, relationship and legal advice
* Cycle to work scheme
* Extra Slice company discount scheme which provides great savings at more than 500 businesses/outlets, including Asda, Tesco, Currys & Argos
Closing Date: 30th April 2025
Key Accountabilities
* Learning the roles from experienced Salesmen.
* Understanding Health & Safety including vehicle safety, loading and driving.
* Completing driver training and gaining valuable qualifications.
The Right Person
* A positive can do attitude and a desire to do well.
* A full UK driving licence.
* Age over 21.
* Retail sales experience and/or multi drop delivery experience is desirable.
Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Distribution and Supply Chain
Industries
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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