Fleet Technician

Job Title: Fleet Technician

Salary: Competitive

Location: Kendal

Hours of work: 37 hours per week Monday - Friday between the hours of 07:30 and 16:30

Who we are.

Here at United Utilities our mission is to deliver high-quality water for a more prosperous, greener and healthier North-West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society. We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities.

United Utilities is proud to be ranked #11 in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List. We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of and to belong to.

The role

We are currently looking for fleet technicians to join our teams in multiple locations. The purpose of this position is to provide an efficient, cost effective and quality repair service for the vehicles and plant fleet, ensuring that the operational teams can carry out their duties.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To repair and maintain a diverse fleet of vehicles and Plant items in a cost efficient and timely manner.
• Liaise with Operators regarding the maintenance and repair of fleet items.
• Commission and de-commission fleet items.
• Ensure that all documentation is filled in correctly and on time.
• Comply with Ministry of Transports legislation and Health and Safety regulations and deals with Health and Safety issues.
• To assist the Workshop Controller as required.
• Buddy/teacher for apprentices.
• Participate in flexible working, standby and call-out arrangements.

About you

We are looking for candidates that meet the following criteria:

• Time served apprenticeship, City and guilds level 3 in HGV maintenance and repair
• IRTEC inspection technician qualification
• Welding and fabrication skills
• Full driving license - Class 1 HGV driving licence would be advantageous
• Knowledge of Transport and Health and Safety Legislation
• Team working, organisational skills
• Communication with customers and contractors
• Vehicle diagnostic computer literate

Why Join Us?

We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll join a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution. These include:

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service, in addition to 8 bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover.
• A 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme

We believe in empowering you to achieve your aspirations and dreams, both in your work and in your life. To help you achieve your goals, we offer a variety of voluntary benefits that you can select such as:

• MyGymDiscounts - 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

Selection Process Details
Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:

1. Pre-sift - We will check that your CV meets the essential/eligibility criteria listed in the Skills & Experience section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the criteria above.
2. Sift - Your CV will be reviewed by UU hiring managers to determine eligibility for interview.
3. Interview
4. Feedback - Feedback will be provided post-interview. If successful, your application will be considered for offer. Please note feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.