Deputy Fleet Engineer
24 days ago
Middlewich
Bradford and Marsh are recruiting for an experienced Senior HGV Technician / Deputy Fleet Engineer to join a well-established specialist logistics and transport provider based in Middlewich. This is a rare opportunity for a senior-level technician to step into a hands-on leadership role, working closely with the Fleet Engineer and supporting the ongoing development and maintenance of a complex and bespoke fleet of vehicles and equipment. You’ll be involved not only in day-to-day workshop operations, but also in planning, quality control, and supporting the development of new and existing equipment to meet evolving business needs. Key Responsibilities in this role as a Senior HGV Technician / Deputy Fleet Engineer: • Plan and coordinate workshop capacity alongside the Maintenance Desk (up to 6 weeks ahead), • Supervise and work alongside a team of technicians within the workshop, • Carry out pre- and post-work inspections, ensuring all work meets required standards, • Create detailed worksheets and agree major repairs or costs with the Fleet Engineer, • Monitor progress against plans and report daily to the maintenance team, • Oversee parts and stores within the workshop, • Conduct quality inspections on both internal work and third-party providers, • Support and deputise for the Fleet Engineer during periods of absence, • Attend weekly meetings to review maintenance plans and operational performance Requirements for this Senior HGV Technician / Deputy Fleet Engineer role: • Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in an HGV Technician role, with supervisory or leadership experience, • Valid HGV C+E driving licence (essential), • NVQ / City & Guilds qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent, • Strong leadership skills with experience managing or mentoring technicians, • Excellent communication and organisational skills, • High attention to detail and commitment to quality standards, • A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a “can-do” attitude, • Good understanding of legal and compliance requirements within the industry, • IRTE membership and/or Transport CPC (desirable) Why Apply? • £40,000 – £55,000 per annum (DOE), • Company van provided, • Monday to Friday day shifts (45 hours per week), • Overtime available, • Opportunity to step into a senior, influential role within the business, • Work on specialist and bespoke fleet equipment, • Be part of a stable and growing logistics organisation, • Long-term career development opportunities If you feel that you have the skills to be successful in this Senior HGV Technician / Deputy Fleet Engineer role, please apply now. This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Bradford and Marsh, who are acting as an employment agency