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. We encourage candidates to request any reasonable adjustments they may require throughout the recruitment process. Overview of roleLocation: Newcastle-under-Lyme Salary: 40k Shifts: Monday to Friday (1 day office-based, 4 days on the tools), plus out of hours on rota As VMU Coordinator (Mechanic Supervisor), it is your responsibility to co-ordinate the day to day running of the vehicle maintenance unit & team in compliance with all legislative and company standards and procedures. You’ll proactively lead and development your team to work safely, meet targets and continuously improve. You’ll ensure our fleet is maintained, and that annual MOT tests, Tachograph calibrations, LOLER inspections, Tool/Garage equipment inspections & calibrations are carried out to maximise fleet availability to support our busy logistics operations. Ideally, you’ll hold an HGV Licence; however, we are keen to train candidates with mechanical and supervisory experience with lighter good vehicles. This is a key role in a heavily audited and busy environment. A genuine enthusiasm for vehicle maintenance and leadership and management, coupled with a collaborative and logical approach is essential. You will benefit from an excellent holiday package, a pension scheme matched by the business up to 10%, life assurance, access to our ‘Extra Slice’ retail discount scheme, early access to wages and competitive rate loans, cycle to work, refer a friend, and of course discounts on our well known and much-loved bakery products! Our defining value is to ‘Be The Best We Can Be’. The behaviours we believe help us do this and are key to our success are: Aim High, I Do What I Say, Work Together and Everybody Matters. 'We strive to ensure that all employee's receive the resources they need to succeed, to build a diverse and inclusive organisation that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for consumers, customers and stakeholders’.