Overview of role

Company: Allied Bakeries

Location: Belfast

Salary: £28,000 per annum (increasing to £35,340 on completion of training)

Do you have a passion for driving and sales?  As a trainee Van Sales Driver you will be learning about professional driving while working in a friendly and energetic team.  You don't need to hold a licence to drive a lorry as we will train you but you will need a driving licence.  We are looking for someone who will be good at driving, talking to customers and has an interest in selling bakery products.  It will take around 3 to 6 months to complete your training and after that time you will work as a Relief Van Sales Driver delivering bakery products to our customers across Northern Ireland.

You will be responsible for in-store merchandising, ordering and minimising waste.  You normally start at 3am and work job to finish so home times will vary depending on your route - average hours are typically 39 per week.  Hours of work will be based on a rotating shift pattern across a 7 day week and flexibility will be required.  This is a physically demanding role and requires the individual to have the physical ability to deliver tasks.

There are plenty of reasons why this is a great place to work, and here are just a few of the benefits for you: 

• 25 days leave plus 8 Bank Hols
• 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

Closing Date: 30th April 2025

Key Accountabilities

•     Learning the roles from experienced Salesmen.
•     Understanding Health & Safety including vehicle safety, loading and driving.
•     Completing driver training and gaining valuable qualifications.

The Right Person

•    A positive can do attitude and a desire to do well.
•     A full UK driving licence.
•     Age over 21.
•    Retail sales experience and/or multi drop delivery experience is desirable.