VMU Technician

Trane Technologies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Trane Technologies is seeking a Field-based VMU Technician to maintain a fleet of vehicles for a contract customer. The role requires visiting customer sites and performing preventative maintenance and repairs with a focus on safety and reliability.

You will use diagnostic skills, read wiring diagrams, and complete related paperwork while coordinating with the VMU team. A full driving licence and flexibility across depots are essential to cover leave and workload fluctuations.

Qualifications

• Mechanical and/or refrigeration experience; able to read wiring diagrams and technical information.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written; able to work with minimal supervision.
• Full driving licence.
• Flexibility to work at different locations when required – covering leave, sickness and workload.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive preventative maintenance and repair standards.
• Diagnose faults and ensure correct replacement parts are fitted; manage warranty claims accordingly.
• Record all paperwork accurately, including service sheets and timesheets.
• Attend customer sites to carry out repairs and provide proactive support.
• Build rapport with customers and contribute to a positive team culture.
• Support continuous improvement of VMU processes and safety practices.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Refrigeration experience

Read wiring diagrams

Excellent communication

Education

GCSE Math & English

F-Gas 2079

Electrical & mechanical certificates

Job description

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.

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Where Is The Work

Field-based: Work is conducted on-site at customer locations.

What's In It For You

As a VMU Technician you will be part of a team that maintains a fleet of vehicles for a contract customer providing service and maintenance. This role is part of the Fleet Management Division reporting to the VMU Manager and into the FMD business Stream. You will be required to have a flexible approach as you may sometimes be asked to go to other VMU depots to cover for leave and offer additional assistance where required.

What You Will Do

• To undertake comprehensive preventative maintenance and repair standards.
• Correct fault diagnosis to ensure replacement parts are fitted correctly and warranty claims are in line with warranty terms.
• Ensure full and complete end of shift handover including vehicle on or off-road status.
• Answer VMU telephone and deal with all enquiries promptly and in a professional, helpful & proactive manner.
• Attend customer sites as required to carry out repairs.
• To complete job cards, service sheets, timesheets, and any other relevant paperwork in an accurate, timely and efficient manner.
• To undertake diagnostic analysis where appropriate.
• To build rapport, develop trust and respect from both internal and external customers.
• To contribute to the development and delivery of an effective and proactive cultural environment.
• To undertake such duties as may be reasonably required for the effective operation of the VMU.
• To contribute towards the continuous improvement of processes/methods and operating practices within the VMU.
• Undertakes necessary training to become multi skilled.
• To ensure the most efficient and highest possible standard of mechanical and electrical repair, preventative maintenance, and modification of customer vehicles & related ancillary equipment.
• Work as part of the team to maintain, build employee and customer relations to ensure that the workshop operation achieves all set financial and cultural objectives/targets.
• To enforce personally and in others Company, Industry & Legal Health, Safety & Environmental standards always and without exception.
• To ensure a thorough understanding of all Company Safe Systems of Work and always adhere to within the workshop or mobile operations.
• To report without delay, in line with Company procedure, any accidents, risks and near misses.
• To maintain exceptional housekeeping standards within the workplace always.
• To ensure appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE) always and without exception. Report defective PPE immediately.
• To ensure corporate uniform as allocated is always worn.

What You Will Bring

• Desirable
• GCSE’s in Mathematics and English, F-Gas 2079, electrical and mechanical certificates

– Experience of working in a mechanical environment, ability to read wiring diagrams and technical information.

• Essential – Mechanical and/or Refrigeration experience, ability to work with minimal day to day supervision, computer literate, excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Full driving license
• Flexibility to work at different locations when required – covering leave, sickness and work load’s

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.