VMU Technician

1 week ago


West Bromwich, United Kingdom Allied Bakeries Full time
Overview of role

Location: West Bromwich

As part of Associated British Foods who are one of Britain’s leading companies, we at Allied Milling and Baking produce and deliver freshly baked bread and many other delicious items to our customers every day  An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Vehicle Maintenance Technician to carry out the safe and efficient inspection, service and repair of all vehicles, trailers, and ancillary equipment in line with the agreed schedules and operating procedures.

Key Accountabilities
  • Demonstrate the ‘Safety First’ approach at all times. Being proactive with hazard reporting, working with VMU coordinators and FLM’s to target Zero Harm
  • Demonstrate a flexible approach when moving between the various tasks within the VMU operation
  • Actively contribute to site standards and respective internal and external audits. Ensuring a clean as you go approach at all times.
  • Ensuring repairs are carried out to meet or exceed the minimum standards as laid down by VOSA.
  • 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
  • To work flexibly in carrying out any other VMU duties, as required
The Right Person
  • What’s important to us is your attitude. We want people who genuinely want to make a positive difference to the working environment – for yourself, your colleagues, the product, the customer and the business.
  • Team players, good communicators, people who generate excellent ideas, and those who take responsibility for their actions and the things that are within their sphere of influence are welcome here and will flourish in the environment.
  • We're looking for people who love a challenge, who have an eye for continuous improvement and the drive to take ownership and make change happen.
  • Open and willing to learn and develop new skills
  • City and Guilds LGV Qualifications or relevant equivalent in LGV Vehicle Crafts
  • Consistently display a ‘Can Do’ attitude.
  • Previous experienced gained in a LGV fleet maintenance operations
  • Good planning and organisational skills
  • LGV Licence C+E desirable but not essential 

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