UK Fleet Engineer

Air Liquide is a global leader in the gas industry not by chance, but through our constant

advances in the technological field. So when it comes to recruiting great people to join our

business we take it seriously. We believe our talented people and their passion for our

Business is what brings success to our group.

Working at Air Liquide UK means having opportunities to evolve in an environment that

actively promotes and encourages its people, recognises expertise, and offers genuine

opportunities that provide colleagues with autonomy and accountability.

We believe our people are the cornerstone of our Company as such we care about the

development and growth of our people and teams as much as the development and growth of

our business.

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How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Air Liquide is searching for an experienced Fleet Engineer to join the team and provide technical engineering support across Air Liquide UK and Energas transport operations. You will be responsible for ensuring fleet assets are maintained, operated and developed in accordance with legal requirements, company standards and operational needs.

The role is the primary technical interface between fleet operations, maintenance providers, workshops, suppliers and transport management, supporting fleet reliability, compliance, engineering improvements and asset performance across a mixed fleet of specialist vehicles, trailers and tanker equipment.
The Fleet Engineer shall provide technical leadership and support in relation to all fleet engineering activities and responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Support the management of fleet maintenance carried out by internal workshops and external service providers.


• Monitor fleet reliability, availability and maintenance performance, identifying trends and implementing improvements.


• Ensure vehicles, trailers and associated equipment remain compliant with legal and company requirements.


• Support with the review of maintenance records, inspections, MOT performance and defect rectification standards


• Provide technical support for tractor units, rigids, trailers and cryogenic equipment,


• Support supplier performance management, audits and engineering reviews.


• Support vehicle specification, procurement, refurbishment and replacement programmes.


• Develop and maintain engineering procedures, technical standards and maintenance policies.


• Investigate technical failures, incidents and recurring defects, identifying root causes and preventative actions.


• Provide engineering support to operations, maintenance providers and management teams.


• Analyse maintenance costs, downtime and whole\-life fleet performance.


• Support fleet capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Produce technical reports, engineering assessments and business cases.

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The ideal candidate for this role will have demonstrable experience in HGV fleet engineering or Heavy Vehicle maintenance. You will need strong communication skills and an ability to analyse technical and commercial information to make sound recommendations.

We are also looking for :

Must\-Haves

• Industry Experience: 5\+ years of hands\-on experience within HGV, tanker, trailer, or specialist fleet engineering and maintenance.


• Engineering Background: Formal engineering qualification (Mechanical, Automotive, or a related discipline) with strong mechanical aptitude to diagnose complex faults and implement practical solutions.


• Compliance \& Legal Knowledge: Firm understanding of UK fleet legislation, vehicle maintenance practices, and routine inspection regimes.


• Maintenance \& Vendor Oversight: Proven track record working with internal workshops, external service providers, and engineering suppliers.


• Data \& Analytical Skills: Strong IT proficiency to track fleet reliability, review maintenance costs, analyze technical metrics, and write clear engineering reports.


• Autonomy \& Driver’s License: Valid Full UK Driving Licence (Category B) with the self\-motivation to manage multiple engineering priorities independently.

• Specialized Fleet \& Hazmat: Background in ADR transport operations or specialist fleets (tankers, cryogenic equipment, or industrial gas).


• Professional Certifications: EngTech registration (or equivalent) and IOSH Managing Safely certification.


• Fleet Lifecycle Projects: Prior experience in vehicle procurement, writing specifications, refurbishment, or continuous improvement initiatives.


• Auditing \& Licensing: Experience carrying out supplier audits/engineering assessments, and holding a Category C1 driving entitlement.

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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