KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Responsible for the maintenance and repair of company vehicles/trailers
• Ensuring the daily control and monitoring of driver defects, ensuring the fleet is legally compliant
• Responsible for ensuring preventative maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, wheel balancing and replacing filters, is kept up to date on fleet vehicles
• Maintaining vehicle functional condition by listening to operator complaints; conducting inspections; repairing engine failures; repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions; replacing parts and components; repairing body damage.
• Verifying vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
• Complying with any legal vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and any control standards.
• Responsible for maintaining vehicle records by recording service and repairs in line with company policies and procedures and legal requirements
• Keeping company fleet vehicles operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance and calling for repairs.
• Maintaining fleet costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.
• Keeping supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders and verifying receipt.
• Advise the Fleet Engineer and relevant Transport Manager of work required to ensure vehicle is in a road worthy condition
• Understand and adhere to the company policy and procedures
• Responding to out of hours calls as required
• Support the fleet team as required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE

• Full UK driving license
• Must have a relevant technical motor mechanic qualification
• A demonstrable understanding of HGV maintenance practices and procedures
• Tail lift and fridge maintenance experience would be advantageous
• Full HGV licence would be advantageous
• Be able to demonstrate a good working knowledge of current health and safety, Environmental and Road Transport legislation
• Good communication and listening skills
• Ability to listen to and follow instructions
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• A good accuracy level is essential
• Good numeracy and literacy
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team as required
• Organise workload and have ability to balance priorities
• Strong negotiator/ Challenging nature

Reporting directly to the National Fleet and Maintenance Manager this role is responsible for ensuring all fleet vehicles are in a road worth condition and that service operations are maintained by inspecting and maintaining vehicles.
Also ensuring full compliance with company policies and procedures and any legal requirements at all times.