Fleet Mechanic

QUINTESSENTIAL BRANDS UK GROUP LTD; Worcester Park Estate; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised restaurant

Staff purchase scheme

Cycle to work

EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Mental Health First Aiders

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

QUINTESSENTIAL BRANDS UK GROUP LTD is seeking an experienced Fleet Mechanic to join our transport operation. You will maintain and repair a fleet of commercial and refrigerated vehicles, perform PMI inspections, and prepare units for MOT while ensuring compliance with VOSA/DVSA regulations.

The role requires a relevant vehicle maintenance qualification (NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds), experience with refrigerated fleets, and a full UK driving licence. HGV/MOT tester qualifications are desirable.

Qualifications

• Relevant vehicle maintenance qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
• Experience servicing, maintaining, and repairing commercial vehicles.
• Experience carrying out PMI vehicle inspections.
• Good understanding of VOSA/DVSA compliance legislation and vehicle maintenance standards.
• Experience with refrigerated fleet is essential.
• HGV Licence (Class 1 or Class 2) and/or MOT Tester qualification desirable.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
• Proactive approach to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out routine servicing, maintenance, and repairs on the company fleet.
• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical, and technical faults.
• Completing PMI (Preventative Maintenance Inspection) checks to ensure vehicles remain roadworthy and compliant.
• Preparing vehicles for MOT inspections and ensuring compliance with VOSA/DVSA regulations.
• Coordinating repairs and maintenance with external providers, including fleet suppliers, MOT garages, and recovery operators.
• Prioritising vehicle repairs to maximise fleet availability and minimise downtime.
• Maintaining accurate records of inspections, servicing, repairs, and compliance documentation.
• Working closely with the Transport Team to ensure the fleet remains operational, compliant, and efficient.

Skills

Fault-finding

Diagnostics

Independent worker

Safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds

Job description

• Employee Type Full-Time
• Manage Others No

Description

Join Our Growing Transport Team!

Are you a skilled Fleet Mechanic looking for your next challenge? We're looking for an experienced and proactive individual to join our transport operation and help keep our fleet running safely, efficiently, and compliantly.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a fleet of commercial and refrigerated vehicles, carrying out maintenance, repairs, and PMI inspections while supporting the smooth running of our delivery operation. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring vehicles remain roadworthy, minimising downtime, and helping us deliver outstanding service to our customers every day.

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: Full Time

Requirements

• Carrying out routine servicing, maintenance, and repairs on the company fleet.
• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical, and technical faults.
• Completing PMI (Preventative Maintenance Inspection) checks to ensure vehicles remain roadworthy and compliant.
• Preparing vehicles for MOT inspections and ensuring compliance with VOSA/DVSA regulations.
• Coordinating repairs and maintenance with external providers, including fleet suppliers, MOT garages, and recovery operators.
• Prioritising vehicle repairs to maximise fleet availability and minimise downtime.
• Maintaining accurate records of inspections, servicing, repairs, and compliance documentation.
• Working closely with the Transport Team to ensure the fleet remains operational, compliant, and efficient.

What We're Looking For

• Relevant vehicle maintenance qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
• Experience servicing, maintaining, and repairing commercial vehicles.
• Experience carrying out PMI vehicle inspections.
• Good understanding of VOSA/DVSA compliance legislation and vehicle maintenance standards.
• Experience working with a refrigerated fleet is essential.
• Refrigeration engineering experience would be highly advantageous.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• HGV Licence (Class 1 or Class 2) and/or MOT Tester qualification desirable.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
• A proactive approach to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Job preview

Work life balance is important to us and we want you to spend time with family, friends and doing things you enjoy...not just work. This is why we give you 30 days annual leave plus an additional 22 days off across the year, and still earn a full-time salary. Additionally, you will also have access to:

A subsidised restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner all at a reduced cost Our discounted staff purchase scheme on over 4,00 products Enhanced family friendly policies Cycle to work and EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme Internal Mental Health First Aiders Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including external mental health support and retail discounts

We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let me know