Kingsmill HGV Technician (West Bromwich) (617) West Bromwich, England
Allied Bakeries
Full Time
West Bromwich, England
42500 GBP ANNUAL Today
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
Salary: £42,500 (payable from 1st April 2023) + If apply direct eligble for £500 One Off Bonus paid after first 6 months of employment
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 at our West Bromwich bakery 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.
The role is a 4 on 4 off shift pattern (days and nights).
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
What's in it for me?
If you join us, in addition to an attractive salary, you can enjoy the following:
- Excellent holiday package
- Pension Scheme with Life Assurance, starting at 4% matched by the business up to 10% of matched contribution with Associated British Foods, our Parent Company.
- Sample our fantastic products at a hugely discounted price.
- Benefits for you and your family through our ‘Extra Slice’ scheme, which provides great savings for more than 500 business/outlets including Tesco, Sainsbury, M&S, Curry's/PC World, including healthcare, gym discounts and saving on your holidays.
- Have a sandwich in our subsidised canteen, using our delicious bread or a hot meal. Breakfast or lunch at a fraction of the price.
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted rates with Simply Health for dentists, opticians, chiropractors etc.
- Death in service benefits up to 4 times your salary.
- Refer scheme - Refer a friend and if we employ them, you get the reward ££
- Family friendly and flexible working schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme - A free and confidential support service for employees covering a wide range or topics including financial guidance through to relationship and legal advice.
- Charitable giving - we have a fantastic charity partnership with Save the Children.
- Free on-site car parking facilities
- Excellent local public transport links
To discuss the role in more detail please call the VMU Manager, Simon Hutton, on 07902 126637.
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.
Allied Bakeries
www.alliedbakeries.co.uk
Maidenhead, United Kingdom
Chris Craig
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Public
Food & Beverage Manufacturing
1935
