The Senior Technical Vehicle Maintenance Engineer is responsible for providing expert technical leadership across the fleet maintenance function, ensuring the safe, compliant, reliable, and cost-effective operation of commercial vehicles and associated assets. The role will act as the subject matter expert for vehicle engineering, maintenance standards, defect management, diagnostics, emerging vehicle technologies including electric. The postholder will work closely with branches, external maintenance providers, OEMs, suppliers, compliance teams, and operational stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and maximise fleet availability. What we offer We are a people first organisation for our colleagues, the customer is at the heart of everything we do, and in turn we put our colleagues at the forefront of our business. As with many of our roles, we are happy to talk about flexible working options, we are committed to supporting a healthy worklife balance. Weโre looking for people who love what they do, are passionate about delivering only the very best and make it their business to excel, whatever their role. We strive to support all our employees through their individual career paths and thrive within our business. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Serve as the technical authority on vehicle maintenance, engineering standards, and repair methodologies. Provide expert support on complex vehicle faults, repeat defects, and engineering investigations. Lead technical reviews and root cause analysis of vehicle failures. Support major incident investigations relating to vehicle safety or reliability. Fleet Maintenance
Senior Fleet Engineer employer: LKQ Europe
At LKQ UK & Ireland, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that prioritises our people. As a Duty Manager, you'll benefit from competitive salaries, enhanced annual leave, and exciting career growth opportunities within a supportive work culture that values work-life balance and personal development. Join us in a dynamic environment where your leadership skills will thrive, and enjoy exclusive perks like gym discounts and comprehensive healthcare benefits.