Vehicle Technician

Dwr Cymru Cyf; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services provider in Wales is seeking a Vehicle Technician to maintain and repair vehicles for its fleet, providing safe drinking water to millions. Ideal candidates will have a NVQ Level 3 in vehicle technology, a strong background in vehicle maintenance, and excellent organizational skills. This role includes competitive benefits, market-based salary, and a friendly work environment. The position operates Monday to Friday with potential for overtime, emphasizing health, safety, and customer service.

Benefits

Market-competitive salary and performance incentive

33 days annual leave including public holidays

Enhanced employer pension contributions

Free on‑site parking and car‑leasing scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme and gym discounts

Health Cashback scheme

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence, Category C preferred.
• Experience maintaining light and heavy commercial vehicles; HGV experience preferred.
• Good knowledge of health and safety requirements in vehicle maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain fleet vehicles and ancillary equipment to high safety and performance standards.
• Carry out routine servicing and repairs as per company procedures.
• Ensure all work is recorded accurately in job cards and fleet systems.

Skills

Maintaining light and heavy commercial vehicles

Organisational and documentation skills

Customer service skills

Computer skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds Level 3 in Light or Heavy Goods Vehicle Technology

Job description

Join the Welsh Water Transport team as a Vehicle Technician and apply your technical expertise to a fleet that delivers safe drinking water to 1.3 million households across Wales and Herefordshire. You will maintain and repair fleet vehicles and ancillary equipment, supporting the provision of water and environmental services in a dynamic and challenging environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain fleet vehicles and ancillary equipment to the highest standards of safety, performance and budget targets.
• Carry out routine servicing, planned maintenance and repairs in line with manufacturers’ standards and company procedures.
• Ensure all work is recorded in job cards, maintenance records and fleet systems.
• Respond to business and colleague requests and support the performance of the Transport Services team.
• Work as part of a small team at a busy garage, preparing vehicles to DVSA standards and MOT requirements.
• Adhere to the company’s Health and Safety procedures and systems.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence, Category C preferred.
• Experience maintaining light and heavy commercial vehicles; HGV experience preferred.
• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds Level 3 in Light or Heavy Goods Vehicle Technology (post‑apprenticeship experience).
• Good knowledge of health and safety requirements in vehicle maintenance.
• Strong organisational and documentation skills.
• Computer skills – Excel, email, fleet systems.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Benefits

• Market‑competitive salary and performance incentive (your salary band will remain the same, with the opportunity to receive an incremental within‑band increase and a yearly incentive).
• 33 days annual leave (pro‑rata, including public holidays) and option to buy up to 5 additional days per year.
• Enhanced employer pension contributions – up to 11% employer contributions.
• Free on‑site parking and car‑leasing scheme.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme and gym and fitness discounts.
• Health Cashback scheme and access to an online GP service.
• Employee assistance programme and flexible family‑friendly policies.

Shift Patterns

Monday to Thursday 08:00‑16:00 and Friday 08:00‑15:30. Optional standby rota.

Security and Background Checks

References, post‑offer medical clearance and a Basic Disclosure check on all new employees. For some roles additional checks and security clearance may be required. All checks must be satisfied before a job offer is accepted.