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Fleet Technician

On-site in Manchester·Added 18 days ago (last checked 9 Oct)

United Utilities

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Overview

Job details

£52,193 a year
Gross, as stated in the ad.
About £3,400 a month after tax.
Permanent contract
Per the ad.

Requirements

Work on-site in Manchester
No relocation package mentioned.

Benefits

26 days holiday + bank holidays
Paid annual leave, per the ad.
Up to 14% employer pension
Paid in by the employer, per the ad. The legal minimum is 3%.

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

City & Guilds Level 3 in HGV Maintenance (or equivalent experience)
Experience with diagnostic equipment
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Knowledge of transport and health & safety regulations
Full UK driving licence
Willingness to train for a Class 1 HGV licence

Nice to have

Welding / fabrication (MIG)
IRTEC qualification

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

We know roles like this are in high demand, so we've built a package that truly stands out:

✅ Monday to Friday working - no regular weekend shifts, supporting a better work-life balance

✅ Generous salary of £52,192.97

✅ 26 days annual leave, rising to 30 days with service + 8 bank holidays

✅ Excellent pension - up to 14% employer contribution (21% combined)

✅ Up to 7.5% bonus scheme + recognition awards

✅ Private healthcare (company funded)

✅ EV car scheme, gym discounts & retail savings

✅ Enhanced parental leave & wellbeing support, including mental health first aiders

✅ Access to financial wellbeing tools, career coaching and development programmes

We invest heavily in our people. You'll have access to:

Class 1 HGV licence training (if required)
Manufacturer training (Ford, Mercedes, EV technologies)
IRTEC certification and renewals
Forklift and first aid training
Career development pathways, professional qualifications and mentoring

The role

What you'll do

United Utilities is seeking skilled individuals with a background in fleet maintenance and a passion for technological innovation and personal growth.

As a Fleet Technician or HGV Mechanic, you will be an integral part of a dynamic team, responsible for the upkeep of a diverse range of vehicles and machinery.

This role is critical in ensuring the operational efficiency of the company's substantial asset base, which includes a variety of HGVs, vans, and electric vehicles.

In this role, your responsibilities will include conducting detailed inspections, executing both standard and intricate repairs, and developing proactive maintenance plans to reduce downtime and prolong the lifespan of the fleet.

This position offers more than just technical work; it's an opportunity to be a key player in a team that prioritizes efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

Your commitment to ongoing learning and improvement will distinguish you as you embrace this challenging and rewarding career path.

Hiring process

United Utilities' recruitment process has several stages, with the team updating you at each one; some roles include online multiple-choice tests (with practice tests offered first), and interviews may be in person or virtual

Candidates can track application status online at any time, and most correspondence is by email.
AI tools may help with grammar or preparation, but application content, interview answers and technical assessments (unless AI is explicitly permitted) must reflect the candidate's own work.
Reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process are available on request.

About United Utilities

Industry: Utilities
Website: unitedutilities.com

In their own words

About the company & team

You'll be joining a supportive, skilled fleet team that takes pride in delivering essential services to our customers every day. We'll give you the tools, training and environment you need to succeed - and recognise you for the part you play.

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