Engineering & Homologation Administrator

We are seeking an individual to provide support to the Homologation Manager by ensuring vehicles meet regional safety and technical standards. Assist in preparing and submitting compliance documentation to enable customer and dealer vehicle registration.

You will be working in the Engineering Department 5 days a week in the office in Solihull. Some of the duties are:

• Process data plate requests and vehicle certifications from chassis to completed build.
• Create anchor point tags and associated certification.
• Develop bespoke operator manuals for completed vehicles.
• Maintain and monitor the calibration register; arrange contractor calibration and raise purchase orders.
• Upload completed vehicle documentation to MyWhaleFleet and manage customer access.
• Archive finished build/test packs and production data.
• Update or create build sheets and engineering data sheets as needed.
• Maintain and review business and quality systems, including COP and EDS.
• Monitor weld prolongation requirements and coordinate sign‑off.
• Assess type approval needs for new chassis deliveries.
• Submit applications to DVSA for ADR, IVA, and trailer approvals.
• Prepare ADR documentation for inspection authorities.
• Generate VIN numbers for trailers.
• Coordinate tachograph readings and six‑weekly O licence checks.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager.

If this sounds good to you and you feel you have the relevant skills and experience then apply today because not only will you be joining an expanding, enthusiastic and proactive company where no two days are the same, we also have some wonderful benefits on offer.

Benefits

• One off £500 per annum holiday bonus when you take 5 days off in one block
• Bonus scheme based on the performance of the company
• Private medical insurance (BUPA)
• Competitive Company Pension Scheme
• Secure employment with a longstanding supportive business with opportunity for advancement
• Annual pay reviews
• 25 days holiday (plus statutory days) per calendar year – 5 days more than the legal requirement
• Death in service for employees
• Employee assistance programme – offering free wellbeing (mental and physical) and financial advice and support which offers access for you your partner and children under 18 for a Digital GP
• Employee discount scheme including restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more
• Cycle to work scheme
• Full training, equipment and PPE provided
• Long service awards
• Free parking

The Company

Whale Tankers care about quality across all aspects of our business, it is a word that characterises the company. Our Ravenshaw site, located in Solihull, has been the home of Whale Tankers. The site set in more than 40 acres of land, is a stunning example of how an industrial concern can successfully operate alongside a natural environment. Whale has a truly modern manufacturing facility at Ravenshaw, with all the key processes carried out in‑house.

All aspects of the manufacturing process, from technical specification to quality control, all takes place on site. Our “in‑house” product philosophy gives Whale the ability to control quality at every stage and ensure that every product is engineered and built to deliver uptime and value throughout its working life. Whale customer promise is one “reliability, service and value for life”, It takes a combination of significant resources and unique culture to deliver that promise – something that Whale Tankers has been delivering over the last five decades.

Values

• Teamwork
• Long Service