Class 2 Driver
Hovis
No pay info
Warrington, Cheshire
Full time, permanent
The Breakroom Take
- Paid breaks
- Recommended by parents
- Proper breaks
About Hovis
Hovis is a bakery. They produce flour and bread.
Job description from Hovis
Job Title Class 2 Driver | Location Golborne (WA8 3GY)
Shift pattern: Rotating shift pattern 5 out of 7 days. This will include some weekends. Start time 2am – 11.30am on average.
As our next Class 2 Driver, you’ll be part of a network of Drivers committed to safely delivering our iconic Hovis products on time, in full and ready to hit the supermarket shelves!
You’ll be an early bird and not the type to enjoy a traditional ‘9 til 5’ driving role. You enjoy interacting with customers, building strong relationships that reflect our values of Quality, Accountability and Trust.
As part of our award-winning Logistics operation, your shift will start with loading your vehicle before hitting the road to distribute approximately 20+ deliveries. Working with a team of dedicated individuals, you’ll be responsible for providing first class customer service, building rapport with our customers and utilising the latest logistics technology whilst working in a safe manner.
To excel with us, you'll need to be friendly, hardworking and reliable, an ambassador for the Hovis brand!
The Key Requirements
* A full Driving Licence with Class C entitlement
* A digital Tachograph
* A full CPC
* Ideally multidrop experience
You’ll have good knowledge of the highway code; driver working hours and enjoy talking to our customers.
At Hovis, we are proud of our fantastic culture. We believe in putting a smile on people's faces through expert baking and investing in our people. We make and deliver bakery products with the goal of continuing to grow into different areas and creating more opportunities for everyone.
Joining Hovis, you’ll be part of a business that gives back to the local community by assisting and supplying food banks. We’re also here to support you and your development, with pathways to support ongoing fully funded CPC training.
Please click to apply - We can’t wait to hear from you!
Benefits baked in
All colleagues can choose from a wide range of benefits, here’s a top crust taster of what we offer:
* Competitive annual leave and flexibility where possible for a healthy work-life balance and recharge your batteries.
* Three levels of pension schemes to suit your needs.
* Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace App includes annual health checks, digital GP consultations, nutritional advice, and much more.
* Hovis Choice benefits platform for everyday savings, cashback and much more.
* Free on-site parking.
Why Hovis?
From breakfast to midnight snack, Hovis has been the heart of UK homes for generations with love in every loaf. Our products are consistently ranked number one or two in bread loaves categories across the UK and Northern Ireland (1), and we’re the nation’s 5th most popular FMCG brand (2).
As we continue to innovate, we seek talented, dedicated people to join us. For over 133 years, our 2,800-strong team has delivered top-quality Hovis bakery goods, and we look forward to strengthening our brand further.
Join us to be part of this exciting journey and help us remain a leading bakery company for years to come.
Source: (1) Nielsen. Total Coverage, excl. Discounters, by region, 52 w/e 15/06/24. (2) Kantar, UK FMCG, 2023.
At Hovis, we believe in embracing diversity and creating a welcoming workplace for everyone. Whether you're applying for a job or already part of our team, we promise to treat you with fairness, respect, and dignity. You will be valued and included here at Hovis. Does this sound like the right environment for you? If so, we would love to hear from you.
To find out more about Hovis please visit our website and social media channels
Job insights from Breakroom
HGV and LGV drivers
Heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and large goods vehicle (LGV) drivers transport and deliver goods.
You’ll need a special driving licence to do this job.
What you’ll do as a HGV and LGV driver:
- Drive a HGV or LGV
- Load and unload your vehicle
- Deal with customers and suppliers
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Driving
- Physical activities
- Heavy lifting
- Wearing a uniform
- Anti-social hours
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What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Hovis pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
81% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Good
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Most people are paid market rates
Do Hovis pay market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
68% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
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Most people get paid breaks
Do workers at Hovis get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
How we know this
68% of people say they get paid breaks.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
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Only some people get sick pay
Do Hovis pay sick pay?
Sometimes. Only some people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
62% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Good
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Hovis do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
87% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Most people don’t get any choice of shifts
Do Hovis workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
77% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for Hovis workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
50% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Hovis?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
69% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Hovis managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
85% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Hovis?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
81% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
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Most parents say it’s good
Is working at Hovis good if you’re a parent or carer?
Most parents and carers say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
67% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and November 2024.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Okay
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do people at Hovis feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
50% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Most people get proper breaks
Do people at Hovis get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
79% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Hovis?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
75% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do people at Hovis enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
50% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Hovis recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
59% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Hovis?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
48% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Hovis?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 58% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Hovis head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
81% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Hovis is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
75% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Hovis employees say about their job
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Best thing
Freedom shifts people
Worst thing
Nights lack of sleep
Nights manager at Hovis, October 2023
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Best thing
Work colleagues and breaks
Worst thing
Stress, low morale, lack of proper training, no shift allowance
Employee at Hovis, January 2023
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