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Job Purpose

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!

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.

Technical 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

About The Team

As part of our fleet team, you will benefit from a range of training and upskilling initiatives such as Class 1 HGV driving training/licencing (if required),Ford/Mercedes/Electric vehicle diagnostics training, forklift training/licencing, IRTEC renewal/upgrades and emergency/first aid training.

We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.