Job Description

Welcome to Hovis. We are the proud guardians of over 130 years of baking experience that make up our iconic and much-loved brand. We produce bread and bakery products created with Hovis goodness at the heart of each. We deliver around 1.3million loaves, every day of the week throughout the UK and Ireland, where we also make Mothers Pride and Ormo products.



We are 2,800 people working within 8 bakeries, 1 flour mill, and 2 regional distribution centres across the UK. Our success is a result of the hard work of our people; they are experts in their field whether it's baking, manufacturing, logistics, engineering, or the many departments within the central functions team based in our head office in High Wycombe. We are a values-led business and expect our colleagues to live, breathe, and embed Quality, Accountability, and Trust into their ways of working.



This is a Home based role but regular travel is required to our logistics sites, Primarily Dagenham, Avonmouth and Nottingham (occasional travel to Wigan, Glasgow and Belfast may also be required).

Ideally we are looking to hire someone in the midlands due to travel accessibility from Birmingham New Street.

We're looking for an experienced, energetic and proactive

Resourcing Specialist

to become a key part of our in-house recruitment team. This is a chance for you to own and shape how we recruit across our Logistics function as well as supporting on the strategy across our bakeries, supply chain and head office.



If you thrive in a fast-paced recruitment environment, excel at building strong relationships, and bring passion for great hiring experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As our new Resourcing Specialist, you will own and deliver recruitment across a broad portfolio of roles, with a particular focus on leading our national Logistics recruitment. Working closely with our Recruitment Partners and Talent Acquisition Lead, you'll attract, source, and select exceptional talent across both blue and white collar functions.



This is a hands-on role with real scope to make an impact. You'll play a vital part in shaping how we attract talent, strengthening our presence in the logistics and distribution market, and ensuring that hiring across our sites is delivered "The Hovis Way".

What You'll Be Doing

Managing the full end-to-end recruitment process: attraction, shortlisting, assessment, and onboarding. Owning Logistics recruitment nationally, including attraction campaigns and assessment centres across our distribution sites. Driving targeted recruitment activity for roles such as Drivers (HGV Class 1 and 2), Transport & Logistics Operations, Warehouse, and Planning. Creating innovative ways to access new talent pools such as Military career partnerships, apprenticeships, prison services etc. Building strong talent pools for current and future hiring needs. Creating engaging, high-impact job adverts and campaigns. Conducting proactive sourcing and outreach to passive candidates. Supporting the wider team in high-volume periods across all business areas. Partnering closely with hiring managers to deliver a seamless and efficient recruitment process. Promoting diversity, inclusion, and a brilliant candidate experience at every step. Supporting apprenticeship recruitment and wider TA projects as required.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Previous recruitment experience is essential, ideally within an in-house team. Desirable: Prior experience recruiting in the Logistics industry, ideally covering HGV Drivers, Transport, Distribution or similar. Proven 360 recruitment expertise, from talent sourcing to offer negotiation. Experience recruiting in high-volume environments and managing workload individually and at pace. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and build trust. Excellent organisational, administration and record keeping skills. Curiosity about market trends and a desire to continually improve processes. Willingness to spend time on site understanding our operations and culture first hand.

Why work for us and our benefits:

At Hovis, we understand the importance of looking after our colleagues, so we provide a variety of benefits in addition to their salaries. The benefits we provide at Hovis are as varied as the people who receive them but they are offered with the intention of creating value to them personally over and above their salaries



All colleagues can choose from a wide range of benefits in addition to salaries, based on their individual needs.



Three levels of pension scheme to choose from - employer contribution of up to 7.5% Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace App includes: 'at home' Annual Health Check, Digital GP consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinions and much more Enhanced parental leave (and flexibility where possible to suit your needs) Access to funded physiotherapy sessions Wellbeing support and campaigns to help you stay active and healthy, be financially prepared, and support your mental wellbeing Opt in plans for money back towards the cost of opticians, dentist, physiotherapist and more A benefits platform for all, Hovis Choice: + Savings and cashback offers on day-to-day spending + Eyecare vouchers
+ Cycle to work scheme


At Hovis, we believe in embracing diversity and creating a welcoming workplace for everyone. We are proud to be a D&I in Grocery Major Partner and have celebrated GroceryAid Gold Membership since 2021. 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 hovis.co.uk