Fleet Workshop Technician Carrington

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Fleet Workshop Technician Carrington

Apply locations Carrington, United Kingdom time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id JR-2025-15648

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.

Reimagine What’s Possible

We are looking for a HGV automotive vehicle Technician, based in Carrington.

As an HGV automotive vehicle Technician, you will be responsible for performing routine maintenance, repairs, and diagnostics for various types of vehicles and Trailers at our Walkden site. This position offers the unique opportunity to develop expertise in cryogenic vehicle maintenance, setting you on the path to becoming an Automotive/Cryogenic Vehicle Maintenance Technician. You will receive on-the-job training and support to enhance your skills in servicing and maintaining cryogenic delivery systems used in our vehicles.

The role of Automotive/Cryogenic Vehicle Maintenance Technician within the UKIE distribution department is a key role for ensuring that fleet equipment operated by Air Products in the UK and Ireland is maintained and repaired to the highest standards.

This position involves the maintenance, repair, and inspection of vehicles and systems that operate with cryogenic components, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in heavy good vehicle, trailer maintenance, inspection and repair, and a commitment to maintaining high operational standards. The role offers the candidate to train and develop completing on the job training to become an Automotive/Cryogenic Vehicle Maintenance Technician.

As a qualified, trained, and competent professional, the Fleet Cryogenic Maintenance Technician is an integral member of the distribution team, who’s contribution is vital for the provision of safe, reliable, and efficient fleet assets, for use in the transportation and delivery of Air Products goods and services across the UK and Ireland.

Working as part of a small team, primarily linked to the Fleet Maintenance Workshop in Carrington (Manchester), the Fleet Maintenance Technician is required to work primarily at Walkden. There may be a requirement to work away from the normal workplace, at Carrington and other locations as and when required (i.e. at the roadside or at the premises of Vendors). The role is primarily based in Walkden but travel inside the UK and Ireland may be required.

Key Responsibilities:

The Fleet Cryogenic Maintenance Technician shall be responsible for performing Routine Maintenance tasks and repairs on a wide range of specialist equipment, including vehicles (ranging from 3500kg–44,000kgs GVW), and trailers.

Maintenance tasks shall be performed to the highest standards and shall conform to the requirements as set by the UK Government “Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency” (DVSA); plus, additional requirements as per legislation set by the “Health and Safety Executive” agency.

A thorough understanding of the DVSA “Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual” and the “Categorization of Defects manual” is essential.

Accurate completion of appropriate documentation is an essential component for ensuring that Air Products complies with our legal obligations around fleet maintenance and repair activity. The Fleet Maintenance Technician is responsible for creating a record of each maintenance task performed, using both traditional paper documentation plus electronic information systems. Competency in this area is equally important as the ability to perform the practical task.

The Post Holder shall be required to rectify equipment defects were necessary; the ability to apply investigative and analytical techniques being essential. Understanding of complex electrical and pneumatic systems is essential; as is the ability to interpret technical data; to understand complex schematic diagrams, diagnostic guides, and remedial action plans. The ability to use technical diagnostic systems is essential for fault finding and equipment programming.

The ability to understand and adhere to company Operating Procedures, Method Statements and Risk Assessments is essential; as is the ability to perform Dynamic Risk Assessments, to ensure the safety of yourself and colleagues.

Qualifications and Key Competencies

• Time served apprenticeship, in mechanical engineering, automotive technology. Certification or associate degree in mechanical engineering, automotive technology, or a related field preferred.

• Experience: Experience in HGV/PSV vehicle maintenance, or a similar technical role.

• Proficiency with diagnostic tools and equipment.

• Attention to detail and commitment to safety.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

• Capacity to work under pressure and adapt to dynamic environments.

• Willingness to learn and develop new skills on the job.

We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.

At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visitAbout Air Products.

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