Job Title: Relief Driver (Van Sales)

Location: Belfast Bakery (BT12 6LP) 

Shifts: 10 day working fortnight – on average 9.5 hours per day. 
 

So, what’s it all about? 

As our next Van Sales Driver, you'll be instrumental in safely delivering bakery products to customers. Your remit will be managing customer relationships and orders, loading orders onto lorries, conducting stock reconciliation, merchandising, and maximizing customer sales. Trust is crucial in this role as you will be responsible for the delivery of our bakery products to our customers.

To excel in this role, you'll need to be reliable, have good communication skills, and be flexible. Accountability is key as you work to a tight schedule and interact directly with our customers.

You're not the type to be shy and lazy, this isn't just a driving role as it requires the person to build relationships with our customers and sell our award-winning products. In this role, you will be well paid and offered opportunities for development. This role requires an individual who is motivated by building good relationships and interacting with others.

As a Van Sales Driver, you are reliable, have good communication skills and are flexible. You would thrive on the chance to interact with our customers and be excited by the opportunities presented. Without drivers, our bakery products would not reach the shelves for customers.

The Key Requirements... 

• C1/C Driving License
• Experience within FMCG or fast-moving goods distribution environment with some driving experience.
• Knowledge of products and customer requirements, along with proven ability to build relationships with customers.

We’ll provide you with opportunities to learn new skills, grow and develop and we aim to provide our colleagues with a job for life! We have many long-serving colleagues, some with over 30 years' experience with us. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.     

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. 

At Hovis, we believe in embracing diversity and creating a welcoming workplace for everyone. Whether you're applying for a job or already part of our team, we promise to treat you with fairness, respect, and dignity. You will be valued and included here at Hovis. Does this sound like the right environment for you? If so, we would love to hear from you.  

To find out more about Hovis please visit our website and social media channels hovis.co.uk