Mechanical & Engineering Manager - Newport, South Wales
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Who are we?
We are a gas distribution business that services the gas infrastructure across Wales and the south-west of England. We serve our customers and communities with safe, reliable, and affordable energy services whilst investing to create a sustainable future to deliver our carbon-free vision for 2050.
What we’re looking for?
The introduction of a dedicated Mechanical and Engineering Manager is a critical step in modernising and future-proofing our fleet operations. This role will bring focused leadership to ensure our 900+ Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV) remain safe, compliant, and operationally efficient, while driving the transition to a low-carbon, technology-enabled fleet.
In addition to leading on fleet sustainability and digital innovation, the Mechanical and Engineering Manager will take ownership of maintenance approval processes and spend control, ensuring that all maintenance activity is justified, cost-effective, and aligned with operational priorities. This strengthens governance over one of the fleet’s most significant areas of expenditure.
We’ll trust you to:
Ø Ensure WWU light commercial vehicles are safe, roadworthy, and compliant with relevant standards (e.g., SERVICE, MOT, LOLER, PUWER)
Ø Lead technical specification and procurement of LCVs, ensuring fit-for-purpose builds.
Ø Develop and deliver the roadmap for fleet decarbonisation, including:
- Electric Vehicle (EV) rollout strategy
- Charging infrastructure deployment
- Low-carbon fuel alternatives
Ø Champion a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and environmental responsibility
Ø Support with digitisation of required fleet management systems
You can read a full job description here.
You’ll need to have:
· LCV Maintenance Standards: scheduled servicing, inspections, MOT preparation, and fault diagnostics.
· Telematics Integration: Interpreting vehicle data for condition-based maintenance, fault codes, and fuel performance
· Warranty & Recall Management: Coordinating with stakeholders, tracking open recalls, and securing cost recoveries.
· Cost Control: Managing maintenance budgets, parts procurement, warranty claims, and downtime reduction strategies
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Desirable:
· Manufacturer Training Certifications (Ford, VW, Vauxhall, etc., where applicable)
· Health & Safety training (e.g. IOSH Managing Safely)
· Valid UK driving license
· Level 3 NVQ or City & Guilds in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent)
· Level 5 qualification in Fleet Management, Engineering, or Automotive Technology (desirable)
· IRTEC Accreditation (preferred for hands-on/mechanical oversight roles)
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What’s in it for you?
· A competitive salary starting at £42,856 rising to £48,976
· A structured pay & competency framework which rewards skills, competence and enables development and career progression
· Additional earnings through the standby rota plus overtime and additional work available
· Hybrid working
· Flexible working opportunities
· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays which can be tailored to celebrations that reflect your beliefs
· Retirement Savings Plan (pension) with Aviva: 5% employee contribution, with WWU doubling your contribution at 10% - totalling 15%
· 14 x salary Life Insurance linked to membership of the Retirement Savings Plan
· “Choices” flexible benefit scheme options including corporate gym memberships, dental insurance, and health cash-plans
· Access to our Financial Wellbeing Programme - allowing you to manage your benefits flexibly to suit your financial needs
· Enhanced pay for parental leave
· Retail discounts and cashback scheme
· Annual salary review
· Discretionary annual bonus
· Company Sick Pay
· In-house Occupational Health Team
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Comprehensive training
· Company Car
The way we do things
Our Ambition, Priorities and Values inform everything we do as a business – from our strategic planning to the performance management of our colleagues. Our values underpin everything we do and we are committed to creating a working environment that supports and fosters diversity, inclusion and equity, where all of our colleagues feel valued and supported to contribute to their full potential.
We are focused on creating a culture where it doesn’t matter about gender, race, sexuality or disability; it’s about our colleagues’ skills, the way we do things and how we live our values.
You can find out more here.
Interested?
If you think you’d make a good addition to the team, we would love to hear from you!
To apply, click the link below.
If you would prefer to complete your application form in an alternative format such as Microsoft Word or would like to discuss the role in a little more detail, please contact us at recruitment@wwutilities.co.uk or on 07971 038 982.
You can also ask us about flexible working practices that may be available or tell us if you have any special requirements during the application process.