VMU Technician Full Time

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

Location: Cardiff, Wales

Salary: £41,776.80

Hours: 40 hours

Permanent Role

About Allied Bakeries

We’re not just known for our bread! As one of the UK’s top bakeries, we take pride in delivering more than delicious loaves—we’re also a great place to work. With a 3.9 rating on Glassdoor and a 3.1 on Indeed, we’re proud to be an employer of choice for many.

At Allied Bakeries, we’re proud to bake some of the UK’s top bread brands, including Kingsmill, Allinson’s, and Sunblest. From market-leading loaves to delicious pancakes and crumpets, our products are trusted staples in homes across the nation.

Our commitment to quality doesn’t stop at our products, we’re equally dedicated to the safety and wellbeing of our teams, maintaining one of the best safety performance records in the industry. We know our people are the key to our success, and we’re looking for a qualified VMU Technician (HGV) to join our team and help us deliver excellence in our vehicle maintenance operations.

About You

We are looking for individuals with a positive attitude who genuinely want to make a difference in the workplace—for themselves, their colleagues, our products, our customers, and the business as a whole. If you’re a team player with strong communication skills, a knack for generating ideas, and the ability to take responsibility for your actions and areas of influence, you’ll thrive here.

We value people who embrace challenges, have a passion for continuous improvement, and demonstrate the drive to take ownership and make meaningful changes. A willingness to learn and develop new skills is essential, as is a consistently ‘can-do’ attitude.

Experience in LGV fleet maintenance operations is required, along with City & Guilds LGV qualifications or an equivalent in LGV Vehicle Crafts. Strong planning and organizational skills are key, and while an HGV Licence C+E is desirable, it’s not essential.

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 You

At Allied Bakeries, we believe in rewarding hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:

• A permanent role in a stable and growing company
• Competitive pay
• 25 days + 8 B/H
• 10% Matching employer Pension Contributions plus Life Assurance
• Set hours to keep your work-life balance intact
• Free Onsite Parking
• Extra Slice (Company discount scheme which provides great savings at more than 500 businesses)
• Enjoy discounts on our tasty products!

If you’re ready to take on a role where your skills and passion make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!