Yard Operative

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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 £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 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.

This role is responsible for the general day to day cleaning of vehicles on site along with supporting the garage with support tasks and maintenance of garage, internal and external areas. The working hours are Monday to Friday 10am to 7pm.

• Cleaning vehicles internals and externals to an agreed rota.
• Efficient operation of your area, cleaning to agreed standards and frequencies.
• Demonstrate your responsibilities in adhering to Allied Bakeries site standard operating procedures and actively contribute to these standards.
• Work in a safe manner observing all Health & Safety standards.
• Follow all instructions, guidance and training given at all times, sharing best practice through cross functional working and adopting what is learned into the daily routine/role.
• Support VMU by carrying out lubricant & coolant checks on vehicles.
• Moving vehicles on and off site when required (on achievement of Cat C license).
• Load vehicles with ballast for vehicle brake testing compliance purposes.
• General upkeep of external yard areas.

• 25 days leave plus 8 Bank Holidays.
• 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.

• Ability to achieve Professional Driver Category 2 (Category C).
• Ability to effectively communicate with and influence others.
• Be flexible and co‑operative to assist in meeting business needs.

Location:

Belfast
Closing Date: 19 January 2026