Associated British Foods plc

HGV Mechanic

Associated British Foods plc  •  Belfast, GB (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

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Location: Belfast

Annual Salary: £43,903 – £45,903 + Sign on Bonus

Closing Date: 11th September 2026

We’re looking for a skilled HGV Mechanic to join our Belfast workshop. You’ll be hands‑on every day, inspecting, servicing and repairing vehicles, trailers and related equipment - working to set schedules and safe working procedures to keep the fleet moving.

You would be working a dates/lates rotational shift pattern. This is a solid role with good pay and benefits working within a great team.

What’s in it for you?

  • Sign on bonus £1000 + £1000 retention bonus after 6 months.
  • 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Free onsite parking
  • Pension matched up to 10% + Life Assurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme (counselling, financial and legal support)
  • Cycle to Work scheme & Electric Car scheme.
  • Simply Health Cashplan for dentists, opticians, physio etc
  • Extra Slice discounts at 500+ retailers including Tesco, Asda, Currys and Argos

Key Accountabilities

  • Maintenance and repairs are carried out to meet company and VOSA standards.
  • Carry out duties in a manner consistent with established safety, environmental and maintenance procedures.
  • Achieve shift KPI’s by working in an efficient and effective manner.
  • Comply with safety procedures, highlighting any non-compliance issues.
  • Assist the VMU Co-ordinator / FLM to liaise with the Transport and Logistics departments about vehicle availability.
  • To ensure that established sub-contractors are effectively utilised.

The Right Person

Essential

  • Good interpersonal and communications skills
  • City and Guilds/NVQ LGV/HGV Qualifications Level 3/4
  • Good knowledge of diagnostic equipment (Daf & Iveco or similar)
  • Good knowledge of vehicle electrical systems
  • Good knowledge with vehicle tail lifts
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Previous experience welding and fabrication
  • Full clean driving license

Desirable

  • Previous experience in HGV fleet maintenance operations
  • Good planning and organisational skills
  • Irtec trained
  • C + E license
Associated British Foods plc

About Associated British Foods plc

Associated British Foods is a diversified international food, ingredients and retail group. Our purpose is to provide safe, nutritious and affordable food, and clothing that is great value for money.

We have 138,000 employees and operations in 56 countries, suppliers in many more, and customers in more than 100 countries. We are a highly internationalised and diverse group with operations across Europe, southern Africa, the Americas, Asia and Australia.

We take a long-term, patient approach to drive sustainable growth, cash generation and strong returns across our businesses to create value for all stakeholders. This aligns with our approach to sustainability, where we focus on what matters and where we can make a difference.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
1935
Website
abf.co.uk
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