Overview of role

Location: Lincoln 

As a Vehicle Maintenance Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring the safety, reliability and performance of our fleet. Your primary responsibility will be to carry out thorough inspections, servicing and repairs on vehicles, trailers and all associated equipment. Working to agreed maintenance schedules and following established operating procedures, you will diagnose faults, complete corrective work, and ensure all assets meet legal, safety and operational standards.

You’ll take ownership of maintaining accurate service records, identifying potential issues before they become problems, and contributing to a high-performing workshop environment. With a strong focus on safety, quality and efficiency, you will help keep our fleet running smoothly and support the business in delivering excellent service to our customers.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensuring repairs are carried out to meet or exceed the minimum standards as laid down by VOSA.
• Carry out duties in a manner consistent with established safety, environmental and maintenance procedures.
• Work with VMU shift Co-ordinator / FLM and Logistics team to ensure vehicle availability in accordance with delivery schedules.
• To achieve shift KPI’s by working in an efficient and effective manner.
• To comply with laid down safety procedures, highlighting any non compliance issues to the VMU Co-ordinator / FLM.
• To ensure the effective use of resources available to carry out specific tasks or duties.
• To ensure that vehicles other fleet assets are maintained in accordance with Company and VOSA standards.
• Assist the VMU Co-ordinator / FLM to liaise with the Transport and Logistics departments about vehicle availability.
• To ensure that established sub contractors are effectively utilised.
• To work flexibly in carrying out any other VMU duties, as required.

The Right Person

Essential

• Good interpersonal and communications skills
• Customer focused
• City and Guilds LGV Qualifications or relevant equivalent in LGV Vehicle Crafts.
• LGV Licence C+E.

Desirable

• Previous experienced gained in a LGV fleet maintenance operations
• Good planning and organisational skills