Fleet Technician at Worldwide Flight Services
Worldwide Flight Services · London, United Kingdom · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in London
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Fleet Technician to join WFS within our Landside Transport department.
This role is to maintain and oversee the Landside Transport Fleet; our fleet of 42 artic vehicles, 43 x trailers 1 x 18t, 1 x 7.5t and 1 x van.
You will be conducting running repairs, liaising with outside vendors, maintaining online defect portal and ensuring a high level of compliance and roadworthiness at all times. A flexible “can do" attitude is required.
This role is to maintain and oversee the Landside Transport Fleet; our fleet of 42 artic vehicles, 43 x trailers 1 x 18t, 1 x 7.5t and 1 x van.
You will be conducting running repairs, liaising with outside vendors, maintaining online defect portal and ensuring a high level of compliance and roadworthiness at all times. A flexible “can do" attitude is required.
Your main responsibilities on a day to day basis will be:-
- Fully competent in all aspects of the service and repair of Heavy Goods Vehicles and trailers to the highest of standards.
- Diagnose and rectify all types of faults.
- Ensure Health and Safety regulations and safe working practices are adhered to.
- All Defect, service sheets and online portals completed and updated on time.
- Be able to liaise effectively with staff at all levels and vendors / suppliers.
- Attend roadside breakdowns for our own fleet if the need dictates.
To be successful in this role you will need:-
- Previous experience working as an HGV and Trailer Mechanic/Technician.
- To be fluent in roadworthiness and MOT testing standards.
- Experience of hydraulic systems (advantage).
- To be IT literate - must be able to use email, Microsoft office suite and have experience of using online portals / platforms.
- Experience of diagnostic equipment preferred.
- A positive "can do" attitude and be able to work as part of a team.
- Minimum of NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
- Current HGV licence required – C+E (Mandatory).
- Class 1 Driving License (required).
Please note that if you are offered this position, you will be subject to a background check including a criminal record check, 5 year employment history and a drug & alcohol test.
Our Values
Safety
- Always look out for our own and each other's safety.
- Proactively identify safety risks, hazards and unsafe behaviours promptly and courageously.
- Comply with all relevant safety regulations and standards at all times.
- Learn from mistakes and share that learning.
Customer Focus
- Delight customers by actively anticipating their needs, concerns and preferences.
- Offer alternative "yes" solutions to "no" situations.
- Deliver service excellence and always aim to exceed customer expectations.
Respect
- Appreciate everyone's background, cultural values and opinions at all times.
- Actively listen and understand other's intent and point of view, especially during disagreements.
- Build trusting relationships, demonstrate empathy and care for others.
Excellence
- Always do the right thing. Do it right the first time.
- Demonstrate extreme ownership: See it, Own it, Solve it.
- Adopt a growth mindset: keep learning, stay agile, be resilient.
- Set high expectations, embrace innovation and practice continuous improvement.
Teamwork
- Prioritise SATS Group's interests over one's own and department needs.
- Proactively share resources, ideas and information constructively.
- Build on each other's strengths and ideas to achieve win-win outcomes.
