Workshop Technician

Nestlé; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in York seeks a Workshop Technician to maintain its logistics fleet. The candidate will perform vehicle inspections and maintenance while ensuring compliance with UK road regulations. Ideal for those with NVQ vehicle mechanics qualifications and workshop experience. Competitive salary and a supportive environment offered.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

6 flexible days

8 bank holidays

Shift allowance of £7639

Qualifications

• Essential NVQ level 3 in vehicle mechanics.
• Experience in HGV workshop environment is helpful.
• Driver CPC training may be provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and inspection on a fleet of vehicles.
• Ensure compliance with UK road legislation.
• Participate actively in weekly workshop meetings.

Skills

Vehicle mechanics knowledge

Workshop environment experience

Ability to work in a technical team

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent in vehicle mechanics

Job description

Position Snapshot

Nestlé UK&I

Location: York

Workshop Technician

Supply Chain – Logistics

Salary: £45,838.00 (Base salary of £38,199.00 + £7639 shift allowance).

Shift Details & Holidays:

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday

Rotating weekly:

• Early: 6:00am – 2:00pm

Weekend Working: Approximately 4 Saturdays out of 8 (6:00am – 2:00pm)

Any weekend shift worked includes a day off in lieu during the week to accommodate work-life balance.

Holiday Entitlement:

• 25 days annual leave
• 6 flexible days
• 8 bank holidays

Position Summary

We have a fantastic opportunity in our Nestle Logistics team for a Vehicle Technician to join their busy team. The primary responsibilities of this position are to provide equipment and vehicle support to the logistics fleet operation in the form of day-to-day maintenance and inspection. You will ensure full utilisation of the vehicle fleet and keep the equipment in the hands of the user, providing support to the Logistics Operation.

We are proud to produce some of Britain’s best loved brands such as Kit Kat, Nescafé, Smarties, Buxton, Go Cat and Shreddies. Around 95% of UK households consume our brands and more than two billion Nestlé products are sold in the UK every year. We are one of the UK and Ireland's food industry’s major exporters, exporting in excess of £260m worth of products every year to over 50 countries around the world.

Our supply chain really is at the heart of our entire business, the success of Nestle relies on its ability to effectively manage our hugely complex operation. We possess one of the most sophisticated value chains from farm to fork, putting the consumer at the heart of everything we do.

A Day in the Life of a Workshop Technician

As a team, we provide a transport solution to support the needs of our customers, factories, copackers and some of our suppliers across Nestle.

You’ll provide support to the Transport team to deliver a seamless, proactive service for our 24/7 operation. The department is responsible for the successful delivery of our products including inbound and outbound deliveries as well as work undertaken for and by 3rd parties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend the weekly workshop meeting with active participation
• Ensure all H&S maintained whilst on-site at work
• Complete DPR's / NCE / Ilearn
• Keep the MOT pass rate at above 90%
• Carrying out all maintenance and Inspection on a fleet of trailers, tankers and vehicles in line with DVSA and Ministry of Transport regulations and working to the guide to maintaining roadworthiness.
• Ensuring that all vehicles and equipment complies to all UK road legislation.
• Management and delivery of small projects
• Maintaining all Health and Safety standards as laid down in the Nestle H&S policy.

What will make you successful

You will have the following:

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification in vehicle mechanics - Essential
• Full LGV / HGV licence ID desirable but not essential.
• Driver CPC is desirable but not essential as training can be provided.
• Experience within an HGV Technician role – desirable, not essential.
• Experience within a HGV workshop environment
• Working knowledge of a workshop environment and practices
• Experience of working within a technical team
• Working to demand objectives and tracking completion

What you need to know

We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

Advert closing date: 03/11/2025

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