VMU Technician |12+2

Job details

Job Type
Full-time

Full Job Description

Allied Bakeries make the top bread brands Kingsmill, Allinson’s and Sunblest. Across our bakeries we make white, wholemeal and seeded market-leading loaves, as well as Kingsmill 50/50, the nation’s favourite Healthier White, delicious pancakes, crumpets, hot cross buns and more.

We take massive pride in our brands and all that we do, including our bakeries having one of the best safety performance records in the industry. We know that the success of our business depends on us having the right people on the team, so if you’re looking to join a business that values its people, encourages everyone to get involved and be the best they can be, we’d love to hear from you.

Overview of role
Location:
To carry out the safe and efficient inspection, service and repair of all vehicles, trailers and ancillary equipment in line with agreed schedules and operating procedures
£1000 sign on bonus - £250 when you join followed by £250 at 3 months of employment and £500 at 6 months of employment.
Key Accountabilities
Ensuring repairs are carried out to meet or exceed the minimum standards as laid down by VOSA.
Carry out duties in a manner consistent with established safety, environmental and maintenance procedures.
Work with VMU shift Co-ordinator / FLM and Logistics team to ensure vehicle availability in accordance with delivery schedules.
To achieve shift KPI’s by working in an efficient and effective manner.
To comply with laid down safety procedures, highlighting any non compliance issues to the VMU Co-ordinator / FLM.
To ensure the effective use of resources available to carry out specific tasks or duties.
To ensure that vehicles other fleet assets are maintained in accordance with Company and VOSA standards.
Assist the VMU Co-ordinator / FLM to liaise with the Transport and Logistics departments about vehicle availability.
To ensure that established sub contractors are effectively utilised.
To work flexibly in carrying out any other VMU duties, as required.
The Right Person
Essential
Good interpersonal and communications skills
Customer focused
City and Guilds LGV Qualifications or relevant equivalent in LGV Vehicle Crafts.
LGV Licence C+E.
Desirable
Previous experienced gained in a LGV fleet maintenance operations
Good planning and organisational skills

Our defining value is to ‘ Be the best we can be’; the behaviors that we believe help us to do this and are key to our success are: Aim high, I do what I say, Work Together and Everybody Matters.

We are committed to equal treatment and opportunities for all our people and believe in building a diverse and inclusive organisation that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for consumers, customers and stakeholders.