Lead HGV Technician

Allied Bakeries are owned by Associated British Foods. ABF is a diversified international food, ingredients and retail group with sales of £20.1bn and 138,000 employees in 56 countries. It has significant businesses in Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia and Australia. Our sister companies in ABF UK Grocery produce products under many market-leading household brands, including Jordans, Ryvita, Pataks, Blue Dragon & Silver Spoon. We are proud of our brands: we make top 10 UK grocery brand Kingsmill as well as Allinson’s and Sunblest. You’ll know us best through our white, wholemeal and seeded market-leading loaves, as well as Kingsmill 50/50, the nation’s favourite Healthier White, and our delicious pancakes, crumpets, hot cross buns and other bakery products. The success of our business depends on us having the right people on the team. We are incredibly passionate about our business, but it isn’t for the faint-hearted – it’s pacey and demanding so our people need to have a positive attitude and to want to work inclusively. We take massive pride in what we do, not least in how colleagues based in our bakeries and depots have one of the best safety performance records in the industry. Our Grocery Service Centre, based near Liverpool, is a hub for transactional activity across multiple ABF companies within the ABF Grocery division. Supporting some of our well-known brands such as Kingsmill, Pataks, Blue Dragon, Jordans, Ryvita and Silver Spoon, amongst others. We deliver Shared Service activities across a wide range of disciplines including Customer Services, Consumer Care, Finance, Payroll, HR and IS. If you’re looking to join a business that is passionate, encourages you to be the best you can be, and values its people, we’d love to hear from you. Overview Of Role Location: Belfast Annual Salary: £48,000 Closing Date: 10th July 2026 We are looking for an experienced HGV Technician to support the VMU Manager and help lead a busy workshop team. You’ll play a key role in keeping our fleet safe, compliant and on the road — minimising downtime and making sure all work meets legal and operator licence standards. BenefitsThere are plenty of reasons why this is a great place to work, and here are just a few of the benefits for you:

• £2,000 sign on bonus
• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Pension - matched employer pension contributions of up to 10% & Life Assurance
• Health benefits – funded cashpan for dentist, optiian and physio and Employee Assistance Programme (counselling, financial guidance and legal advice)
• Cycle to work scheme & Electric car scheme
• Extra Slice company discount scheme which provides great savings at more than 500 businesses/outlets, including Asda, Tesco, Currys & Argos
• Onsite parking & discounted products

Key Accountabilities

• Promote a strong Health & Safety culture
• Lead, motivate and support the VMU team. Coach and develop the team including training apprentices.
• Make sure all vehicles are inspected, serviced and repaired to company standard and legal requirements under our Operators Licence are met
• Ensure maintenance paperwork is completed accurately and on time
• Keep workshop stock at the right levels and manage parts, fuel etc to maximise efficiency.
• Create and manage service maintenance schedules

The Right PersonEssential

• City & Guilds Level 3/4 in HGV/LGV Maintenance & Repair
• Experience as a commercial vehicle technician
• Good knowledge of diagnostic equipment (DAF, Iveco or similar), electrical systems and tail lifts
• Willing to work shifts (Days and lates rota finishing by 9pm)

Desirable

• Supervisory experience
• C + E license

We are looking for a self-driven, enthusiastic team leader able to build effective relationships with a strong customer focus. Attention to detail is essential; we need a pragmatic problem solver who is comfortable operating under pressure.