Air Liquide is a global gases, technologies, and services company serving industrial and healthcare customers. With operations in 72 countries and a workforce of 67,800 employees, the company supports more than 4 million customers and patients through solutions built around oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen. Its work spans manufacturing, healthcare, energy, digital, and high-technology applications, including initiatives focused on hydrogen, climate action, and the energy transition. Founded in 1902, Air Liquide combines scientific expertise, industrial capabilities, and innovation to develop solutions for today’s needs while preparing for emerging markets and technologies.
Fleet Engineer - Air Liquide UK, Coleshill Onsite
Provide fleet engineering support for Air Liquide UK and Energas transport operations in Coleshill. Maintain compliance, reliability, maintenance performance, and continuous improvement across HGV, tanker, trailer, and cryogenic equipment fleets.
Description
- Deliver technical engineering support across Air Liquide UK and Energas transport operations
- Ensure fleet assets are maintained, operated, and developed to meet legal obligations, company standards, and operational requirements
- Serve as the main technical liaison between fleet operations, maintenance providers, workshops, suppliers, and transport management
- Help oversee maintenance performed by internal workshops and external service providers
- Track fleet reliability, availability, and maintenance results, then identify trends and implement improvements
- Maintain compliance for vehicles, trailers, and associated equipment against legal and company requirements
- Review maintenance records, inspections, MOT results, and defect rectification practices
- Provide technical guidance on tractor units, rigid vehicles, trailers, and cryogenic equipment
- Assist with supplier performance reviews, audits, and engineering evaluations
- Support vehicle specification, procurement, refurbishment, and replacement programmes
- Create and maintain engineering procedures, technical standards, and maintenance policies
- Investigate technical failures, incidents, and recurring defects to determine root causes and preventive actions
- Provide engineering guidance to operations, maintenance providers, and management teams
- Assess maintenance expenditure, downtime, and whole-life fleet performance
- Contribute to fleet capital projects and continuous improvement programmes
- Prepare technical reports, engineering assessments, and business cases
- Provide fleet engineering expertise during regulatory investigations
Requirements
- At least five years of hands-on experience in HGV, tanker, trailer, or specialist fleet engineering and maintenance
- Formal qualification in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, or a related discipline
- Strong mechanical problem-solving ability, including diagnosing complex faults and implementing practical repairs
- Thorough knowledge of UK fleet legislation, vehicle maintenance practices, and routine inspection requirements
- Demonstrated experience working with internal workshops, external service providers, and engineering suppliers
- Strong IT skills for monitoring fleet reliability, evaluating maintenance costs, analyzing technical data, and producing clear engineering reports
- Full valid UK Category B driving licence
- Experience in ADR transport or specialist fleets such as tankers, cryogenic equipment, or industrial gas is desirable
- EngTech registration or equivalent, plus IOSH Managing Safely certification, is desirable
- Experience with vehicle procurement, specification writing, refurbishment, or continuous improvement is desirable
- Experience conducting supplier audits or engineering assessments, and a Category C1 driving entitlement, is desirable
Benefits
- Opportunities to develop within an environment that actively supports and encourages its employees
- Roles offering genuine autonomy and accountability
- Development and progression opportunities for individuals and teams
- A diverse and inclusive workplace
- Applications welcomed from candidates of all backgrounds