Fleet Support Engineer

Full job description

The Package:

• Salary: Negotiable dependent on experience
• Bonus: Attendance Bonus + Health & Safety Bonus
• Pension: 3% employer / 5% employee contribution
• Holiday: 23 days + Bank Holidays
• Perks: Free on-site parking, Uniform & PPE provided
• Security: Life Insurance & Full-time, permanent stability
• Development: Clear career progression pathways in a growing company
• Bravo Benefits: Access to Electric Car Scheme | Gym Discounts | Retail Discounts | MyMindPal | And many more

The Company:

Fuel Proof Ltd is a market leader in the design and manufacture of world-class fuel storage tanks and bowsers. With over £10m annual turnover, 60+ staff, and 16,000+ global customers across construction, aviation, agriculture, rail, and mining, we have enjoyed 20+ years of continuous growth.

Our advanced £5m fabrication facility in Heysham is busier than ever, featuring in-house design, laser cutting, CNC, shot-blasting, and full paint capabilities. We are fully UN/EU compliant and hold ISO 9001:2015 and Safe Contractor accreditations.

Your hours:

Mon-Fri, 8am to 5pm with 30-minute lunch and two breaks.
Ability to work flexible hours when required is essential.

Purpose of the Role

The Fleet Support Engineer is responsible for ensuring the efficient management, maintenance, and readiness of the company's hire fleet. The role focuses on implementing proactive maintenance and refurbishment programmes to reduce reactive, unplanned repairs, improve fleet reliability, maximise equipment availability, and enhance customer satisfaction. The Fleet Support Engineer will support planned workload scheduling through assembly, ensuring all fleet assets are maintained to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough inspections and assessments of all hire fleet equipment upon return from customer sites, identifying damage, wear, defects, and any remedial work required.
• Produce detailed condition reports and accurately document repair requirements, maintenance actions, and service history records.
• Liaise with the Hire Co-ordinator to determine responsibility for repair costs, distinguishing between customer chargeable damage and general maintenance requirements.
• Provide accurate labour, material, and repair cost estimates to support customer invoicing, increasing current revenue and internal budgeting processes.
• Carry out a wide range of repair, refurbishment, and maintenance activities, including fabrication, welding, mechanical fitting, assembly, surface preparation, and painting.
• Ensure all repairs and refurbishment work are completed in accordance with company quality standards, engineering specifications, and health and safety requirements.
• Support the implementation of planned maintenance schedules to minimise equipment downtime and reduce reactive repair work.
• Work collaboratively with the assembly department to prioritise planned refurbishment activities and maintain fleet readiness for customer demand.
• Identify recurring defects, reliability issues, and opportunities for process improvements, providing recommendations to improve fleet performance and longevity.
• Maintain workshop cleanliness, organisation, and adherence to all company health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Assist in stock control and the identification of parts, consumables, and materials required to support fleet maintenance and refurbishment activities.
• Support operational teams with fleet preparation, equipment modifications, testing, and commissioning as required.

Key Objectives

• Increase fleet availability and reliability.
• Reduce reactive maintenance and unplanned repair work.
• Improve turnaround times for returned hire equipment.
• Ensure all fleet assets meet company quality and safety standards.
• Support profitable fleet operations through accurate assessment and recovery of repair costs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the hire fleet and workshop operations.

Join Fuel Proof Ltd as a Fleet Support Engineer and become part of a pioneering team dedicated to excellence in fuel storage solutions. If you are passionate about technical support and making a tangible impact in the industry, we want to hear from you—embark on this journey with us today!

Expected hours: 42.5 per week

Benefits:

• Car scheme
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Work Location: In person