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About the Role
We are looking for someone committed to driving ecological transformation and helping the world take better care of its resources. Join us to contribute to our ambition of making the world a better place.
Responsibilities
- Promote safety culture in the team, lead by example, and encourage reporting and feedback on incidents and events.
- Ensure delivery of Key Performance Indicators including Risk and Assurance, Fleet Compliance, and Service Levels.
- Manage contractors on site, including issuing permits according to company procedures.
- Manage a team of workshop technicians and support staff.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.
- Identify training needs and facilitate skill development opportunities.
- Act as the primary point of contact for key customers.
- Address customer inquiries and resolve issues promptly.
- Monitor timely delivery of products and services.
- Maintain high standards of quality to meet customer expectations.
- Ensure agreed operational targets are achieved regarding Risk and Assurance performance, asset availability, reliability, and costs, while effectively managing all operational and asset-related risks.
- Report and deal with safety and environmental concerns (spills/leaks/litter/safe stacking of packaged waste/clean and well-maintained bunds/odours or dust).
- Support line management with technical information for budget planning and CAPEX specification.
- Continually monitor equipment/performance and set plans to improve the reliability of processes and equipment.
- Ensure equipment is serviced and maintained in accordance with statutory regulations (e.g., LOLER, PUWER) and manufacturer recommendations.
- Assist or complete health and safety monitoring, including VMR inspections, equipment inspections, and reporting all accidents, incidents, and close calls.
- Carry out investigations on equipment failures, determine root causes, and recommend cost-effective recovery plans to prevent reoccurrence.
- Support the team in planning to provide a priority list for maintenance and procurement of necessary parts and equipment.
- Manage the preparation and review of work instructions and risk assessments.
Requirements
- City & Guilds, or HGV NVQ level 3 vehicle maintenance and repairs.
- LGV Category C or C+E Vocational Licence Holder.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, actively seek solutions to problems, and possess flexibility to undertake a wide range of tasks.
- IT skills.
- Knowledge of MOT regulations.
- Level 3 Leadership & Management or equivalent work experience (Desirable).
- Irtec Technician Licence Holder (Desirable).
- Forklift licence (Counterbalance) (Desirable).
- HGV Licence (Desirable).
- Welding/fabrication skills (Desirable).
- Plant/RCV experience (Desirable).
- Electrical knowledge (Desirable).
Skills
- Vehicle maintenance and repairs
- Risk and Assurance
- Fleet Compliance
- Service Levels
- Contractor Management
- Performance Management
- Customer Service
- Quality Standards
- Operational Targets
- Risk Management
- Environmental Concerns Reporting
- Technical Information Support
- Budget Planning
- CAPEX Specification
- Equipment Monitoring
- Reliability Improvement
- Statutory Regulations Compliance
- Health and Safety Monitoring
- Accident/Incident Reporting
- Equipment Failure Investigation
- Root Cause Analysis
- Maintenance Planning
- Procurement
- Work Instructions
- Risk Assessments
Location
- Morden (SM4 4AX)
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Leadership experience (Desirable)
Education Level
- City & Guilds
- HGV NVQ level 3 vehicle maintenance and repairs
- Level 3 Leadership & Management or equivalent work experience (Desirable)
Salary/Compensations
- Up to £51,000
Benefits
- 25 days of annual leave
- Access to company/people’s pension scheme
- Discounts on groceries and from well-known retailers
- Access to resources for physical, mental, and financial health
- 24-hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for employee and household family members
- One paid day of leave per year for volunteering
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Employee financial wellbeing support (early access to earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards)
About the Company
- Veolia is committed to helping the world take better care of its resources and become a better place for everyone.
- We are dedicated to achieving Ecological Transformation.
- We are proud to have been named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years (2023, 2024, 2025).
- We are transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.
Equal Opportunity
- We are dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate.
- As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.
- We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.