Overview of role
Location: West Bromwich West Midlands
Salary: £50, 336
Hours: 42 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 VMU Coordinator to join our team and help us deliver excellence in our vehicle maintenance operations.
The Role:
As 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 You:
We’re looking for a proactive, results-driven professional with strong communication and organizational skills, who thrives in a team-oriented environment.
Essential Skills
* Demonstrated understanding of Health and Food Safety principles.
* Ability to manage conflicting priorities and perform under pressure.
* Customer-focused mindset with excellent planning and organizational abilities.
* City and Guilds qualification or equivalent in Vehicle Crafts.
Key Responsibilities
* Foster a Safety First culture, ensuring adherence to Allied Bakeries’ policies and procedures.
* Coordinate shift activities to achieve KPIs and uphold safety and quality standards.
* Prioritise and organise workloads, maximising resource efficiency and highlighting any non-compliance issues.
* Collaborate with Transport and Logistics teams to ensure vehicle availability and minimise downtime.
* Liaise with subcontractors to maintain high standards and cost efficiency.
* Ensure all vehicles meet company and DVSA compliance standards.
* Facilitate effective communication between shifts and VMU leadership.
* Actively participate in learning and development initiatives, including sharing best practices.
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.
* 23 days leave (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!