Vehicle and Plant Technician

ANGLIAN WATER; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water service provider in Northampton is seeking a Vehicle & Plant Technician responsible for the repair and maintenance of vehicles and plant fleets. The ideal candidate will hold a City & Guilds qualification and have significant experience in commercial vehicle maintenance. Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including private health care and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Private health care

Virtual GP service

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• City & Guilds qualification in light & heavy vehicle mechanics is required.
• Extensive experience in the repair and maintenance of commercial vehicles.
• Computer literate with experience using fleet management systems.
• Ability to make cost-effective decisions while maintaining safety.
• Strong communication skills to work with diverse teams and suppliers.
• Awareness of environmental issues is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance and repairs on vehicles and plant.
• Inspect vehicles to Department of Transport standards.
• Service vehicles and plant according to manufacturer recommendations.
• Minimise equipment downtime and de-fleet vehicles when necessary.
• Comply with health and safety requirements at all times.
• Raise work orders and process inspection/service reports.

Skills

Light & heavy vehicle mechanics

Repair and maintenance of vehicles

Fleet management systems

Strong communication skills

Cost-effective decision making

Environmental awareness

Education

City & Guilds qualification

Job description

Vehicle & Plant Technician

Salary from £33,300 circa - depending on skills and experience

Great Billing, Northamptonshire

We offer a wide range of benefits including Private health care, Virtual GP service for you and your household. Generous pension scheme – we double-match your contributions, up to 6% giving you 18% combined contribution.

Full time - 37 hours a week - Monday – Friday. We offer flexible working opportunities, which can be discussed further during the interview process.

Role Summary

As a Vehicle & Plant Technician, you will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of our vehicle and plant fleet, ensuring all equipment is safe, reliable, and compliant with regulatory standards. You will carry out preventative maintenance, inspections, and servicing to manufacturer recommendations, minimising equipment downtime and supporting the operational needs of the business.

For a great career just add water! Interested? Apply today and be part of a team that keeps things moving!

Why Anglian Water?

Here at Anglian Water, we are one of the leading providers of water and water recycling services in the UK and our organisation is an industry benchmark for quality and customer service. But what makes us unique is our commitment to providing the development people need to make a real difference. Our career opportunities provide on-going learning and professional development within a challenging work environment, which provides a vital service for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance and repairs on vehicles and plant.
• Inspect vehicles to Department of Transport standards.
• Service vehicles and plant according to manufacturer recommendations.
• Minimise equipment downtime and de‑fleet vehicles and plant as required.
• Comply with Health and Safety requirements at all times.
• Raise work orders, process inspection/service reports, and order parts from app.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds qualification in light & heavy vehicle mechanics.
• Extensive experience in the repair and maintenance of commercial vehicles and plant.
• Computer literate, with experience using fleet management systems.
• Ability to make cost‑effective decisions while maintaining safety.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with diverse teams and external suppliers.
• Awareness of environmental issues and ability to operate plant and machinery safely.

Inclusion at Anglian Water

Join us and make a difference. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and we think our workplace should reflect that. We are committed to making sure all our colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed. Together with our fellow water companies, we are committed to the Social Mobility Pledge; we are also a signatory to Business in the Community’s Race at Work charter; we hold the Armed Forces Gold Covenant for Employers; we are an accredited Disability Confident employer, and we play a leading part in the Women’s Utility Network.

Closing date: Sunday 11th January

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