Join United Utilities as a Fleet Technician on a 48-hour full-time schedule. In this role, you will ensure the operational efficiency of a diverse asset base including HGVs, vans, and electric vehicles through detailed inspections, proactive maintenance, and complex repairs.
Requirements
Essential: Time served apprentice with City and Guilds level 3 in HGV maintenance and repair or equivalent qualification.
Essential: Valid driving licence and the ability to learn skills to obtain a Class 1 HGV driving licence.
Essential: Experience using vehicle diagnostic equipment.
Essential: Knowledge of Transport and Health and Safety Legislation.
Desirable: IRTEC inspection technician qualification and MIG welding and fabrication skills.
Skills & Responsibilities
Diagnostic equipment: Use vehicle diagnostic tools to conduct detailed inspections and execute standard and intricate repairs.
Compliance mastery: Maintain meticulous records and adhere strictly to transport and safety regulations.
Operator collaboration: Work closely with operators and contractors for seamless maintenance and enhanced fleet performance.
Lifecycle management: Handle the commissioning and decommissioning of vehicles to ensure continuous fleet readiness.
Potential transition routes: People from automotive technician or mechanical fitter roles may bring relevant hands-on repair skills, alongside meeting mandatory driving and qualification requirements.
Job description
The role
United Utilities is seeking skilled individuals with a background in fleet maintenance and a passion for technological innovation and personal growth.
As a Fleet Technician or HGV Mechanic, you will be an integral part of a dynamic team, responsible for the upkeep of a diverse range of vehicles and machinery.
This role is critical in ensuring the operational efficiency of the company's substantial asset base, which includes a variety of HGVs, vans, and electric vehicles.
In this role, your responsibilities will include conducting detailed inspections, executing both standard and intricate repairs, and developing proactive maintenance plans to reduce downtime and prolong the lifespan of the fleet.
This position offers more than just technical work; it's an opportunity to be a key player in a team that prioritizes efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.
Your commitment to ongoing learning and improvement will distinguish you as you embrace this challenging and rewarding career path.
Apply now and become part of the UU family!
Key duties and responsibilities
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Streamlined Fleet Maintenance: Ensure timely and cost-effective upkeep of diverse vehicles, optimizing operational efficiency.
Operator Collaboration: Work closely with operators for seamless maintenance and repairs, enhancing fleet performance.
Lifecycle Management: Skilfully handle the commissioning and decommissioning of vehicles, ensuring fleet readiness.
Compliance Mastery: Maintain meticulous records and adhere to transport and safety regulations, upholding high standards.
Mentorship & Flexibility: Support apprentices and adapt to varying work demands, demonstrating leadership and resilience.
UU will also offer you opportunities to learn and grow via personal development programs (PDM), shadow-days amongst the wider business and facilitation of project-relevant qualifications such as bachelors and masters degrees, AMP Project Management Qualifications (PMQ), professional membership, support to gain chartership, leadership coaching, professional accreditation and mentoring.
We are here to support you in reaching your full potential and thriving in your career and beyond.
Essential skills & experience
To be successful with your application, you’ll need to show that you meet the following criteria:
Experience using vehicle diagnostic equipment
Team working, organisational skills
Communication with customers and contractors
Knowledge of Transport and Health and Safety Legislation
Welding and fabrication skills (MIG) would be advantageous
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications
Time served apprentice with City and guilds level 3 in HGV maintenance and repair OR equivalent qualification, skills, knowledge and experience
Valid driving licence
Ability to learn the necessary skills to obtain a Class 1 HGV driving licence
Desirable Qualifications
IRTEC inspection technician qualification is advantageous
Benefits
A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
