Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

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Role Title: Vehicle Fitter

Salary: £41,475.20

Working Hours: To be confirmed

Location: Resolution Road, Ashby, LE65 1PF

What’s it like working at MDC?

Proud to be part of the pladis family, our Midlands Distribution Centre has been the beating heart of McVitie’s logistics since 1992. It’s where our products are carefully stored and sent out to stores Globally. There’s a real sense of satisfaction in knowing you’re helping deliver a product people love.

We offer competitive pay and benefits including:

• 34 / 24 days (increasing with service)

• Stakeholder Pension Scheme

• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Colleague Discount scheme

• Reward Gateway for benefits Happiness Hub - access to retailer discounts and much more

• Free onsite parking

• Long service awards

• Staff shop

Progress your career with us and become part of a team that thrives on working together to create quality product.

The Vehicle Fitter will prioritise & co-ordinate day-to-day activities of the workshop. The role holder will report directly to the Fleet Maintenance Manager and VMU Supervisor and will deal with vehicle and trailer improvements, breakdowns, defect rectification, planned preventative maintenance and ensure vehicles & trailers are in safe, legal and roadworthy condition.

The VMU shifts operate on an 8-hour shift pattern, ensuring that the VMU operates over a 24-hour period. The role holder will be required to: 

• Effectively control the weekly work list ensuring the best use of resources to achieve the highest fleet availability.
• To contribute positively towards the VMU team KPI’s.
• Assisting with the upkeep and maintenance of the VMU’s parts stores. Booking in parts delivered, ensuring correct quantity and quality.
• Understand Site Procedures, Risk Assessments and DSOP’s specific to the role.
• Keep the workshop clean and tidy, ensuring that all waste is segregated and all tools and equipment are kept in good working order.
• Report to the VMU Supervisor and/or Fleet Maintenance Manager daily.
• Liaise with the Transport department and other departments daily.
• Authorise the repair of vehicles and trailers around the country involved in a breakdown effectively.

Skills and Experience Required:

Essential:

• At least three to five years as a skilled heavy goods vehicle engineer.
• Have practical experience gained within an engineering environment.
• Good PC and software literacy.

Desirable:

• HGV Class 1 or 2 driving licenses.
• Fork-lift Truck operators License.​

Qualifications required:

Essential:

• Mechanical HGV repair and maintenance qualification.

Desirable:

DVSA & vehicle manufacturer training courses.

Personal Attributes required:

• Proven interpersonal and communication skills.
• MAN Trucks & Mercedes Benz HGV experience will be preferential.
• Diagnostic and electrical capabilities will be beneficial.

Our Purpose 

Bring happiness with every bite

It’s a purpose that every one of our colleagues, all around the world believes in. And while we’re all unique, we also share the same values. 

Each of our values is important on its own. In combination they’re incredibly powerful.  

Our values have deep personal meaning to us. They’re part of who we are and what we stand for as an employer  

Living our pladis values is a key part of success, look out for questions in your interview that link to these key pladis values.  

Our Values

Purpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite  

Agile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers  

Positive – We’re highly motivated optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better  

Resilient - We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward  

Collaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together.  

Best mix of ingredients 

pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.  

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. 

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.