Fleet Engineer

Are you someone looking to take the next step in Fleet?

Are you a qualified technician, maybe running an in house workshop and looking to take the next step into a Fleet Engineering role?

Do you possess strong analytical skills and love to problem solve?

Then look no further……

Travis Perkins plc are seeking a Fleet Engineer to support our Group Nationally. 

This role works as the group's ‘Centre of Expertise’ for our operational & technical knowledge which gives us oversight and a third line of defence for the management of the groups O-licences. 

Some of the key responsibilities for this role are:

• Carry out regular audits of all compliance documentation received from our maintenance providers via our Fleet Management.

• Review in detail all maintenance tasks to ensure that all defects are picked up within a timely manner.

• Review and examine driver defect reports to ensure compliance - take action with any electronic vehicle checks that are not completed correctly.

• Carry out targeted monthly maintenance provider audits alongside our fleet management provider to ensure correct processes and compliance are met at all times.

• Carry out all MOT failure and pass rectified at station (PRS) investigations once the initial investigation has been carried out.

• Assist the National Fleet Engineer and the relevant business unit fleet teams with major component failure where any commercial vehicle and/or ancillary equipment has been affected.

• Act as an initial escalation point to all business unit fleet teams

To be considered for this role, you'll need:

• Hold a Level 3 apprenticeship in Heavy Goods Vehicle maintenance or previous Fleet Engineering experience.

• Repairs & Maintenance experience in commercial vehicles/plant and equipment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Some understanding of O-License compliance requirements (training will be given). 

• Understanding of LOLER and how this applies to the businesses mixed fleet.

• A great problem solver. 

It would be AMAZING if you had (but not a necessity):

• HGV Licence class 1

• Lead Auditor status

• Operational Management experience

• Understanding of HGV and LCV build process

• Commercial Knowledge

• Lifting equipment experience

What's in it for me? 

You’ll be supported by a fabulous team, which means whatever it is you do with us,  it will be easy for you to learn, grow and develop across the Travis Perkins Group. 

We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that grows as you grow with the company:

• Competitive performance related bonus

• Save-as-you-earn scheme

• Buy-as-you-earn scheme

• Contributory pension scheme

• Colleague discount including 20% off at Toolstation

A bit about us

As the largest distributor of building materials in the UK, Travis Perkins has been helping to build Britain for over 200 years.

With more than five businesses, 19,000 colleagues and more than 1,500 branches, stores and sites around the UK we believe we have the best people and the best place to work. Everyone works hard together to deliver results, but most importantly, have some fun along the way! 

You be you, it makes us, us!