Associated British Foods plc

HGV Mechanic

Associated British Foods plc  •  £52k/yr  •  Walthamstow, GB (Onsite)  •  11 hours ago
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Job Description

Overview of role

Company: Hovis 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 HGV Mechanic 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. 🚛✨

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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