Assistant Maintenance Workshop Controller

United Utilities; Clive; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 26 days plus 8 bank hols

Pension with up to 14% employer contr.

Performance bonus up to 7.5%

Healthcare plan

EVolve Car Scheme

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

United Utilities in Winsford, GBR, invites application for an Assistant Maintenance Workshop Controller. The role focuses on efficient, safe maintenance of ~2300 assets, including ~300 HGVs, with a hands-on lead in diagnostics and MOT prep.

You will support Workshop Technicians, mentor apprentices, and drive KPIs while ensuring compliance and high fleet availability in a fast-paced Transport Services environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform Monthly Workshop Health and Safety inspections, liaise with the Workshop Controller and take appropriate action to minimise Health and Safety risks
• 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
• Oversee Technicians to ensure a safe working environment and as a mentor to apprentices
• Provide technical support and diagnostic expertise to ensure accurate and safe maintenance is completed

Skills

Vehicle electrics & diagnostics

Team leadership & mentoring

HGV maintenance experience

Diagnostics & problem solving

Regulatory/compliance awareness

Education

NVQ level 3 HGV Repair and Maintenance certificate

IRTEC vehicle inspection technician

Job description

Assistant Maintenance Workshop Controller Job Description Assistant Maintenance Workshop Controller

Winsford, GBR

Hybrid: No Employee Group: Permanent Employee Employment Standard Weekly Hours: 37.00 Advertised Salary: 46,359

The role

This is an exciting challenge for you to take on the efficient, cost effective provision and maintenance of approximately 2300 assets for the Company of which there are approximately 300 HGV vehicles.

You will be working within a fast-paced and challenging part of our business and we are looking for someone who is excited by the opportunity to make a valuable contribution to our Transport Services team.

You will be required to provide valuable day to day support to the Workshop Technicians, to be a technical lead within the Workshop and a key focal point for in depth diagnostics and HGV MOT preparation work.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Perform Monthly Workshop Health and Safety inspections, liaise with the Workshop Controller and take appropriate action to minimise Health and Safety risks
• 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
• Oversee Technicians to ensure a safe working environment and as a mentor to apprentices
• Provide technical support and diagnostic expertise to ensure accurate and safe maintenance is completed

Essential skills & experience

• Expert in vehicle electrics and computer fault diagnostic
• Ability to work in a team but also alone, be resilient, self-motivated, with strong problem solving skills and possess the required technical competencies
• 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 is able to 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

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

• 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