Vehicle Quality Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Vehicle Quality Engineer, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and compliance of a diverse commercial vehicle fleet. This exciting opportunity involves conducting thorough audits, providing training, and ensuring adherence to DVSA standards. With a focus on quality maintenance and compliance, you'll work closely with transport teams while enjoying a great work-life balance, extensive benefits, and a supportive environment. If you're passionate about vehicle quality and compliance, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Defined Contribution pension scheme

Partnership discounts in store and online

Cycle to work support scheme

Free parking

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ 3 or equivalent in Commercial Vehicle Engineering.
• 5 years experience in vehicle maintenance supervision required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and compliance of the commercial vehicle fleet.
• Conduct audits of internal workshop operations and external contractors.

Skills

Commercial Vehicle Engineering Qualification (NVQ 3)

BTEC National Diploma in Light/Heavy vehicle repairs & technology

LGV C + E Driving Licence

5 years commercial vehicle maintenance supervisory experience

Knowledge of Construction and Use Regulations

Intermediate Excel / Google Sheets knowledge

Education

BTEC National Diploma

C&G Level 3 in Light/Heavy vehicle repairs

Job description

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Hours of Work: Full Time, 35 Hours, working Monday to Friday.

Please note, this role is based in Bracknell, with travel to other locations required. Vehicle Quality Engineers may need to drive between locations that may have limited access to public transportation. Travel will be provided by your primary site location along with overnight accommodation if required.

About the role

As our Vehicle Quality Engineer, your primary responsibility will be to ensure the quality and compliance of our commercial vehicle fleet. You will review the quality of maintenance provision for our operator and Non-operator licence vehicles across our businesses.

You will ensure compliance with DVSA Standards, by conducting thorough audits of internal workshop operations and external maintenance contractors. Our Vehicle Quality Engineer will assess maintenance contractor standards, providing accurate reporting, training, and action plans as necessary. These audits evaluate legal and procedural compliance and the quality of Planned Maintenance Inspections (PMI). Additionally, targeted spot checks are conducted on O Licence and Non-O Licence vehicles and trailers, guided by internal risk-based systems. You will be required to provide training guidance and advice to transport teams regarding vehicle maintenance standards. The role also encompasses handling other work and special projects as necessary.

Essential skills you’ll need

Commercial Vehicle Engineering Qualification (NVQ 3) BTEC National Diploma or C&G Level 3 in Light/Heavy vehicle repairs & technology or IMIAL Level 3 NVQ in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

LGV C + E Driving Licence

At least 5 years commercial vehicle maintenance supervisory experience

Up to date working knowledge of Construction and Use Regulations & The DVSA Guide To Maintaining Roadworthiness

Intermediate Excel / Google Sheets knowledge

Benefits of the Partnership and the role .

️ - Full - time working holiday entitlement 25 days holiday , plus public and bank holidays (this is prorated for part time hours).

- Great work life balance, including focus on well being and flexible working and our marketing equal parenthood leave Policy

- Defined Contribution pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay) and, after three years’ service, you’ll receive an additional Partnership contribution of 4% of pay, regardless of whether you pay in or not

- You’ll get Partnership discount in store and online once you complete your Earning Membership period. That’s 25% off in John Lewis (12% off electrical products, some exclusions apply) and 20% in Waitrose (some exclusions apply) You’ll also be able to nominate someone you live with to share your discount.

- Simple cycle to work support scheme

- We’re really proud of our exclusive hotels based in some of Britain’s most stunning areas and once you’ve been with us for three months, you’re welcome to explore them

Free Parking is available with good transport links to Bracknell.

Find out more about the extensive range of exciting benefits that you could enjoy when you join us on our website under About the Partnership; Benefits.

Additional Information:

The application form consists of a CV upload followed by application questions. Please ensure you refresh the page each time you complete a task to ensure you complete everything that you need to in time. (If internal, check your Workday notifications and see further guidance on the PDW under "Internal application process").

We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we recommend you apply early

You'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.

For internal use only:

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Pay:

£38,200.00 - £49,400.00 Annual

Scheduled Weekly hours:

35

Job Summary:

Job Description:

At a glance

Role Title: Vehicle Quality Engineer

Position: Permanent Partner

Hours of Work: Full Time, 35 Hours, working Monday to Friday.

Location: Central Transport Workshop (Bracknell)

Please note, this role is based in Bracknell, with travel to other locations required. Vehicle Quality Engineers may need to drive between locations that may have limited access to public transportation. Travel will be provided by your primary site location along with overnight accommodation if required.

Salary: £38,200.00 - 49,400.00, Annual

About the role

As our Vehicle Quality Engineer, your primary responsibility will be to ensure the quality and compliance of our commercial vehicle fleet. You will review the quality of maintenance provision for our operator and Non-operator licence vehicles across our businesses.

You will ensure compliance with DVSA Standards, by conducting thorough audits of internal workshop operations and external maintenance contractors. Our Vehicle Quality Engineer will assess maintenance contractor standards, providing accurate reporting, training, and action plans as necessary. These audits evaluate legal and procedural compliance and the quality of Planned Maintenance Inspections (PMI). Additionally, targeted spot checks are conducted on O Licence and Non-O Licence vehicles and trailers, guided by internal risk-based systems. You will be required to provide training guidance and advice to transport teams regarding vehicle maintenance standards. The role also encompasses handling other work and special projects as necessary.

Essential skills you’ll need

• Commercial Vehicle Engineering Qualification (NVQ 3) BTEC National Diploma or C&G Level 3 in Light/Heavy vehicle repairs & technology or IMIAL Level 3 NVQ in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

• LGV C + E Driving Licence

• At least 5 years commercial vehicle maintenance supervisory experience

• Up to date working knowledge of Construction and Use Regulations & The DVSA Guide To Maintaining Roadworthiness

• Intermediate Excel / Google Sheets knowledge

Benefits of the Partnership and the role .

• ️ - Full - time working holiday entitlement 25 days holiday , plus public and bank holidays (this is prorated for part time hours).

• - Great work life balance, including focus on well being and flexible working and our marketing equal parenthood leave Policy

• - Defined Contribution pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay) and, after three years’ service, you’ll receive an additional Partnership contribution of 4% of pay, regardless of whether you pay in or not

• - You’ll get Partnership discount in store and online once you complete your Earning Membership period. That’s 25% off in John Lewis (12% off electrical products, some exclusions apply) and 20% in Waitrose (some exclusions apply) You’ll also be able to nominate someone you live with to share your discount.

• - Simple cycle to work support scheme

• - We’re really proud of our exclusive hotels based in some of Britain’s most stunning areas and once you’ve been with us for three months, you’re welcome to explore them

• Free Parking is available with good transport links to Bracknell.

Find out more about the extensive range of exciting benefits that you could enjoy when you join us on our website under About the Partnership; Benefits.

Additional Information:

The application form consists of a CV upload followed by application questions. Please ensure you refresh the page each time you complete a task to ensure you complete everything that you need to in time. (If internal, check your Workday notifications and see further guidance on the PDW under "Internal application process").

We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we recommend you apply early

You'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.

For internal use only:

#LI-JLPGR

#LI-JLPJL

#LI-JLPWTR

#LI-HEADOFFICE

Pay:

£38,200.00 - £49,400.00 Annual

Scheduled Weekly hours:

35

Worker Type:

Permanent Partner

Job Level:

Partnership Level 8

Hours of Work:

Full time, 35 hours per a week

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