Assistant Maintenance Workshop Controller

About the Role and Team

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Perform Monthly Workshop Health and Safety inspections, liaise with the Workshop Controller and take appropriate action to minimise Health and Safety risks in the workshop.
• Responsible for maximising fleet availability by ensuring adherence to VOR targets for the garage, and to ensure all maintenance compliance obligations are met
• To carry out fleet maintenance on a range of assets including, HGV, trailers, plant equipment
• Ensure that all service KPIs are achieved by carrying out effective maintenance on a range of assets to maintain compliance in accordance with operator license
• Oversee Technicians to ensure a safe working environment and as a mentor to apprentices, allocating workload to technicians and managing the flow of work through the workshop to minimise VOR levels.
• Be a technical SME on fleet maintenance to provide guidance to other fleet technicians and provide support for upskilling in accordance with the business requirements
• Work with the team to prepare HGV's, trailers and LCV MOT's ensuring first time MOT pass rate
• To provide day to day support to the Workshop Controller, deputising for all aspects of the role when they are out of the workshop and supervising the workshop mechanics
• Responsible for appropriate stocking of parts in the workshop stores, ensuring compliance with the procurement process and the use of correct suppliers
• Provide development support to workshop apprentices as a buddy

Technical Skills & Experience

• Expert in vehicle electrics and computer fault diagnostic
• Strong problem solver who works well both independently and in a team, with resilience, self-motivation and an approachable, collaborative mindset.
• Significant experience in a transport maintenance environment with a thorough understanding of the technical requirements of running a workshop and experienced with HGV's, Tankers, Light Vans and Plant
• A multi-skilled mechanic who can maintain and repair alternatively powered assets such as electric and gas vehicles
• Understanding of the Operator’s Licence and the regulatory framework within which the team operates in accordance with the 'Guide to Maintaining Road Worthiness'

Essential Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 HGV Repair and Maintenance certificate
• IRTEC vehicle inspection technician
• Must have a valid driving licence including C&E driving licence

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave rising to 30 plus bank holidays
• Competitive pension with up to 14% employer contribution
• Performance related bonus
• Company funded healthcare plan
• Retail discounts gym savings and wellbeing support
• EV salary sacrifice scheme
• ShareBuy scheme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Flexible benefits through MORE Choices
• If you are ready for a role that offers challenge, responsibility and the chance to make a meaningful impact across the United Utilities network, we look forward to hearing from you.