Delivery Driver

Delivery Driver

Job Location:

Glasgow

Full Time / Part Time:
Full Time

Contract Type:
Permanent

Job Category:
Transport , Supply Chain

Job Description:

Location: Glasgow Depot
Salary: £37,840 per year
Hours: Average 45.5 hours per week
Shift: 3:00am start | 5 days over 7, including weekends on a rota
Contract: Permanent

Looking for a driving role where you're valued, supported and part of a team that keeps things moving?

At Hovis Bakeries
, we're looking for HGV Class 2 (Class

C) Delivery Drivers to join our Glasgow Depot, helping deliver some of the UK's best-loved bakery products to our customers.

Whether you're an experienced multi-drop driver or have recently passed your Class C test and are ready to get started, we'd love to hear from you.

You’ll be joining a team that takes pride in doing a great job, looking out for one another and getting our products to customers safely and on time.

As one of our Delivery Drivers, you'll be an important part of our Glasgow operation, making sure our bakery products reach customers across Glasgow and the surrounding areas.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Making multi-drop deliveries to our customers, ensuring products arrive safely and on time.
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks to make sure your vehicle is safe and ready for the road.
• Loading and unloading products safely as part of your delivery route.
• Providing great customer service
  , building positive relationships with the people you meet.
• Following road safety and transport procedures
  , including Drivers' Hours and tachograph requirements.
• Working together with our transport and despatch teams to keep deliveries running smoothly.
• Looking after your vehicle
  , reporting any defects or issues promptly.

We believe it's important to be upfront about what to expect.

You'll typically start at 3:00am
, working an average of 45.5 hours per week
, across 5 days out of 7. Weekend working is included as part of a rota.

It's an early start, but you'll be playing an important part in getting our products to customers ready for the day ahead.

We’re looking for people who enjoy driving, take pride in their work and understand the importance of delivering safely and providing a reliable service.

You’ll need:

• A valid HGV Class 2 (Category
  
  C) driving licence
  .
• A valid Driver CPC qualification
  .
• A safety-conscious and responsible approach to driving.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• A willingness to work the advertised shift pattern, including weekends.
• A positive approach to teamwork and supporting colleagues.

You don’t need years of driving experience to join us. If you’ve recently gained your Class C licence and are looking for an opportunity to build your experience, we welcome your application.

We’ll provide a full induction and support to help you settle into the role, understand our operation and feel confident getting started.

At Hovis Bakeries, we know our drivers make a real difference to our business. That's why we're proud to offer a competitive reward package and benefits that support your wellbeing, financial security and career development.

Our benefits include:

• • Competitive salary of £37,840 per year.
  • 33 days' annual leave.
  • Pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 10%.
  • Life Assurance
    , providing additional financial protection.
  • Simplyhealth cash plan
    , helping towards everyday healthcare costs, including dental, optical and physiotherapy treatments.
  • Salary Finance
    , offering financial wellbeing tools, savings options and responsible…