Class 1 Driver

Overview

Our Grocery Service Centre, based near Liverpool, is a hub for transactional activity across multiple ABF companies within the ABF Grocery division. Supporting well-known brands such as Kingsmill, Pataks, Blue Dragon, Jordans, Ryvita and Silver Spoon, 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.

Location: Belfast

Annual Salary: £38,717

Closing Date: Friday 16th January 2026

• 28 days leave
• 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

The main function of this role is to deliver bakery products to our customers. Hours of work will be based on a rotating shift pattern including weekends starting between 5 and 7 pm.

• To comply with all legal and company requirements for HGV Drivers e.g. Health & Safety, Vehicle road worthiness and checks, Drivers hours etc
• 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 comply with all Company delivery and collection procedures
• To comply with Company standards for customer service
• 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
• 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 (SOPs).

• C+E on driving licence
• One year’s driving experience of class C+E vehicles
• The ability to work shifts; including weekends
• CPC Qualification
• A digital drivers card

• Experience of driving with double deck trailers