Job role: Fleet Technician Location: Coventry Fulltime: Permanent Salary: £27,000 - £34,000 Company Benefits : Daily free meals, yearly bonus, private healthcare and pension. Job Summary: To assist with the running of the vehicle maintenance department in the Coventry DC and to also cover and manage the activities during the times of absence for Fleet Engineer To be able to work on your own initiative with a good understanding of vehicle maintenance tasks Carry out minor defect repairs onsite and servicing UCO tanks. To assist in ensuring that the fleet meets the required compliance with all statutory and legislative requirements whilst balancing the business needs against the cost to meet budgets and delivery schedules. To reduce costs of repair and challenge the management. Major duties & responsibilities with supporting Fleet Engineer as follows: Management of contractors, ensuring work quality and cost effectiveness to meet the requirements of the operation. The control of all maintenance and repair procedures and practices covering commercial vehicles. Maintenance of all Health and Safety policies covering the use of equipment. Advising and auditing Site Control procedures for the safe and legal operation of commercial vehicles. To advise and support sites in the actions required to complete accident repairs to meet the requirements of insurers. To assist in ensuring the full compliance of our O license. Scheduling of all equipment for service or repairs. Ensuring that the daily availability of equipment meets the operational needs. Control of all maintenance invoices. Communication with suppliers to minimise equipment downtime. Carrying out minor defect repairs. Checking and agreeing defects. Questioning and challenging suppliers over repair times and cost. Cost centre budget control. Monitoring compliance of Health & Safety by supplier’s staff when on site. Profile: Previous experience within a fleet maintenance role Calm under pressure, with good activity planning and organisational skills Strong H&S awareness with a passion to improve performance in this area Track record of keeping to service and cost commitments. Innovative approach, forward thinking, able to think ‘outside the box’ and generate new opportunities for improvement. Strong attention to detail Ability to set and deliver against challenging performance targets and budgets Experience of unionised environments Technical Competencies: Previous HGV maintenance experience (Essential) City and Guilds qualification or equivalent (Desirable) Experience of Microsoft packages – Intermediate Level (Desirable) Awareness of all current and pending industry legislation and developments (Desirable) Behaviour Competences : Adaptability Accepts and adapts to changes Learns new skills to meet new needs of the business Suggests changes and improvements Quality Work Output Produces quality work Follows safety practices and compliance policies Uses time wisely and gets things done Meets or exceeds deadlines Takes responsibility for own actions Service Orientation Supports the company’s mission, vision, and values Meets or exceeds customer needs Responds to requests in a timely manner Takes the initiative to meet customers’ needs Resourcefulness Uses materials, processes and tools efficiently Takes initiative to solve problems Does the most important work first Gets things done while still upholding ethics, integrity, compliance and company values Teamwork Works with others to get things done Openly shares feedback and information that helps the team Treats others with respect Is approachable to others Listens so others feel heard Develops relationships built on trust About Us: Martin Brower is a global leader in supply chain solutions, providing end-to-end logistical support to some of the world's most iconic restaurant brands. We pride ourselves on our commitment to exceptional service and innovation. As part of our expansion, we are looking for dedicated and customer-focused Restaurant Fitters to join our team and help us continue to deliver outstanding service to our clients. P eople-First Culture: At Martin Brower, our employees are our greatest asset. We prioritize creating a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone's voice is heard, respected, and valued. Opportunities for Growth: We're committed to your long-term success. With clear paths for career advancement and development, you'll have opportunities to grow within your current role or explore new roles and responsibilities across the organization. Culture of Continuous Improvement: We believe in the power of continuous improvement. You'll be empowered to innovate, experiment, and challenge the status quo as we work together to drive positive change and elevate our performance as a team. Apply Today: Take the next step in your career and join us in making a difference. Apply now and be part of our mission to make it easier to run great restaurants.