Fleet Technician: Expert Vehicle Maintenance & Tech Installations

Ocado; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Cover

Generous Leave: 25 days +

Family-Friendly Policies

Shopping Perks: 15% Ocado discount

Pension with 7% employer contribution

Job summary

Ocado Logistics is seeking a Vehicle Maintenance Technician to keep our fleet safe and efficient. You will perform routine maintenance, repairs, and install advanced vehicle technology to ensure safety and operational standards across the delivery fleet.

You will handle diagnostics, minor repairs, and stock management, while complying with Safe Systems of Work and H&S requirements. A UK driving licence is essential for occasional travel to other Ocado locations.

Qualifications

• A current UK Driving Licence is essential for occasional travel to other locations.
• Proven mechanical expertise with previous experience in motor vehicle maintenance, repair, engineering, or manufacture.
• Diagnostic proficiency and analytical fault-finding skills to identify the root cause of mechanical or electrical issues.
• Technical electrical skills to handle vehicle electrical repairs and the installation or removal of technology like telematics and collision cameras.
• Practical experience with LGV equipment and the ability to perform minor repairs on heavy goods vehicle components.
• Familiarity with workshop safety, including a good understanding of Safe Systems of Work and H&S legislative requirements.
• Competence in using specialised tools and the ability to work at heights as necessary to complete vehicle or site repairs.
• Administrative accuracy for completing defect documents in line with legal requirements and company procedures.
• Basic computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Suite to manage parts ordering and digital documentation.

Responsibilities

• Executing mechanical repairs including electrical work, wheel changes, and defect repairs as documented in driver reports.
• Performing technical installations and removals of critical vehicle technology such as telematics and collision cameras.
• Conducting periodic van health checks and assessing refrigeration unit defects prior to specialist engineer call-outs.
• Maintaining site-specific equipment, including minor repairs to LGV equipment and delivery tools like sack barrows.
• Managing technical administration by ordering spare parts, controlling stock, and completing FMS cost pages and insurance invoices.

Skills

Mechanical expertise

Diagnostic skills

Electrical skills

LGV experience

Safe Work Practices

Administrative accuracy

Computer literacy

Driving licence

Education

Recognised industry qualification

Tools

FMS familiarity

Telematics installations

Job description

Ocado Logistics is seeking a Vehicle Maintenance Technician to keep our fleet safe and efficient. You will perform routine maintenance, repairs, and install advanced vehicle technology to ensure safety and operational standards across the delivery fleet.

You will handle diagnostics, minor repairs, and stock management, while complying with Safe Systems of Work and H&S requirements. A UK driving licence is essential for occasional travel to other Ocado locations.