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: Cardiff, WalesSalary: xc2xa341,599.96Hours: 40 hoursPermanent RoleAbout 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 HGV Technician Coordinator to join our team and help us deliver excellence in our vehicle maintenance operations.The RoleAs a VMU Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of our Vehicle Maintenance Unit. Working as part of a close-knit team, your focus will be on meeting operational targets while maintaining vehicle safety and reliability to support our logistics and transport operations.About YouWe're looking for a proactive and results-driven professional with exceptional communication and organisational skills who thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. You'll have a proven ability to manage conflicting priorities under pressure, a strong customer-focused mindset, and excellent planning abilities. A City and Guilds Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in HGV Maintenance is essential for this role.Key Accountabilities

• Drive the achievement of shift KPIs by effectively organising team members for their delivery of their tasks
• Ensure compliance with safety standards
• Prioritise shift workloads to maximise resource efficiency
• Adapt flexibly to perform additional shift coordination and Technician duties when required
• Facilitate seamless communication across shifts
• Ensure vehicles are maintained to meet Company and DVSA standards.
• Coordinate with the Transport and Logistics departments to optimise vehicle availability.
• Effectively manage the use of established sub-contractors.
• Take ownership of personal development by identifying training needs and participating in a culture of continuous learning
• Contribute to the promotion and sharing of "Best Practice" within Vehicle Maintenance.

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 leave + 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata, depending on shift pattern).
• 10% matching employer pension contributions plus life assurance.
• Set hours to maintain your work-life balance.
• Free onsite parking.
• Extra Slice - our company discount scheme providing great savings at more than 500 businesses.
• Discounts on our delicious 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!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'.

Allied Milling and Baking Group