Delivery Driver

Allied Bakeries are owned by Associated British Foods, 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 and Silver Spoon.

We are proud of our brands: we make top 10 UK grocery brand Kingsmill as well as Allinson’s 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.

Location:

Gateshead

Annual Salary: £37,097 | Multi‑Drop Deliveries

We’re looking for a skilled Class C Delivery Driver who values safety, career development and work‑life balance. Join us and be part of a team that prioritises excellence and top‑tier service.

As a Class C Multi‑Drop Delivery Driver, you’ll play a crucial part in our transport team, ensuring on‑time deliveries to our customers’ stores. You’ll work five days over seven, with shifts starting at 3am.

• Valid Class C licence held for at least 12 months
• Up‑to‑date CPC card
• Experience in multi‑drop deliveries
• Commitment to safety‑first driving and excellent customer service
• Ability to work early‑morning shifts (3am start)

• Competitive Salary: £37,097 per year
• 33 days annual leave
• Up to 10% employer pension contributions (including life assurance)
• ‘Extra Slice’ benefits scheme – discounts at over 500 retailers including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, M&S, Curry’s and more
• Electric car/cycle to work scheme
• Family‑friendly and flexible working options
• Employee assistance programme – free and confidential support for financial, legal and personal matters
• Charitable giving – partnership with Save the Children through payroll donations

• Strong team culture – friendly, supportive workforce that values safety and teamwork
• Resolved brand – deliver products from well‑loved brands like Kingsmill, Allisons and Sunblest
• Opportunities for career progression – we’re committed to helping you grow and develop within our company

Whether you’re an experienced multi‑drop driver or a newly qualified Class C driver eager to prove your skills, we welcome applications from dedicated professionals who put safety and service first.

Join us and be part of a company that invests in its people – because at Allied Bakeries you’re more than just a driver.