VMU Shift Technician

Allied Bakeries are owned by Associated British Foods. ABF is a diversified international food, ingredients and retail group with sales of £20.1bn and 138,000 employees in 56 countries. It has significant businesses in Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia and Australia. Our sister companies in ABF UK Grocery produce products under many market-leading household brands, including Jordans, Ryvita, Pataks, Blue Dragon & Silver Spoon.

We are proud of our brands: we make top 10 UK grocery brand Kingsmill as well as Allinson’s and Sunblest. You’ll know us best through our white, wholemeal and seeded market-leading loaves, as well as Kingsmill 50/50, the nation’s favourite Healthier White, and our delicious pancakes, crumpets, hot cross buns and other bakery products.

The success of our business depends on us having the right people on the team. We are incredibly passionate about our business, but it isn’t for the faint-hearted – it’s pacey and demanding so our people need to have a positive attitude and to want to work inclusively. We take massive pride in what we do, not least in how colleagues based in our bakeries and depots have one of the best safety performance records in the industry.

Our Grocery Service Centre, based near Liverpool, is a hub for transactional activity across multiple ABF companies within the ABF Grocery division. Supporting some of our well-known brands such as Kingsmill, Pataks, Blue Dragon, Jordans, Ryvita and Silver Spoon, amongst others. We deliver Shared Service activities across a wide range of disciplines including Customer Services, Consumer Care, Finance, Payroll, HR and IS.

If you’re looking to join a business that is passionate, encourages you to be the best you can be, and values its people, we’d love to hear from you.

Overview Of Role Company: Allied Bakeries Location: Walthamstow, Greater London 💰 Salary: £52,410

📋 Contract: Full-Time | Permanent

🕒 Shift Pattern: 4 On, 4 Off, 3 On, 3 Off | 06:00 - 18:00

We are proud to deliver quality products to customers every day. To help keep our fleet moving safely and efficiently, we're looking for a skilled and motivated VMU Shift Technician to join our Vehicle Maintenance Unit (VMU) team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a well-established fleet operation where safety, quality, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

🚛 About the Role As an HGV Mechanic, you'll play a vital role in maintaining the reliability, safety, and compliance of our fleet. You'll carry out inspections, preventative maintenance, servicing, and repairs to ensure our vehicles remain roadworthy and available to support our operations.

🔧 Key Responsibilities ✅ Carry out routine inspections, servicing, maintenance, and repairs on HGVs, trailers, and associated equipment.

✅ Diagnose faults efficiently and undertake corrective repairs to minimise vehicle downtime.

✅ Complete preventative maintenance activities to maximise fleet reliability and performance.

✅ Ensure all vehicles are maintained to DVSA standards and company compliance requirements.

✅ Prepare vehicles for MOT testing and support ongoing compliance checks.

✅ Accurately complete maintenance records, inspection sheets, and repair documentation.

✅ Work closely with Transport and Logistics teams to ensure maximum vehicle availability.

✅ Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment.

✅ Follow all Health & Safety procedures and report any hazards or safety concerns promptly.

✅ Support continuous improvement initiatives within the workshop and VMU operation.

👤 What We're Looking For ✅ Essential Requirements 🔹 NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent qualification).

🔹 Previous experience working on commercial vehicles and HGV fleets.

🔹 Strong diagnostic, fault-finding, and mechanical repair skills.

🔹 Full UK Driving Licence.

🔹 Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance.

🔹 Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

🔹 Good communication and problem-solving skills.

🔹 Positive, proactive, and customer-focused approach.

⭐ Desirable 🔹 HGV Class 1 (C+E) or Class 2 Licence.

🔹 Experience within a fleet maintenance or transport operation.

🔹 Knowledge of DVSA legislation and compliance requirements.

🔹 Welding or fabrication experience.

🔹 Experience working with electronic diagnostic equipment.

🌟 What Success Looks Like ✔ Safe and compliant vehicles available to meet operational demands.

✔ High-quality repairs completed right first time.

✔ Minimal vehicle downtime through proactive maintenance.

✔ Excellent workshop safety standards maintained at all times.

✔ Strong teamwork and collaboration with Transport and Logistics colleagues.

✔ Accurate maintenance records and documentation completed consistently.

🎁 What We Offer 💰 Competitive Salary⏰ Overtime Opportunities

🏥 Health & Wellbeing Support

📚 Training & Development Opportunities

🚚 Secure Employment with a Leading UK Bakery Brand

👥 Supportive Team Environment

🎯 Career Progression Opportunities

🍞 Join us and help keep our fleet moving safely, efficiently, and reliably while delivering Britain's favourite bakery products to customers every day. 🚛✨