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
• Best Doctors
• Salary Finance
• Wealth at Work courses
• Deals and discounts
• EVolve Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Mental health first aiders
• ShareBuy
• MORE Choices flexible benefits
• Enhanced parental leave schemes