Engineering & Fleet Workshop Manager
£60,000 + Benefits
An established industrial organisation is seeking an experienced Engineering & Fleet Workshop Manager to lead a busy maintenance function responsible for a large fleet of vehicles, mobile plant and engineering assets.
This is a senior leadership role for a hands-on manager who can lead teams, improve workshop performance and ensure full fleet compliance in a fast-paced operational environment.
Reporting to the General Manager, you will take full ownership of engineering operations, ensuring maximum fleet availability, compliance, cost control and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage a multi-skilled engineering and workshop team
* Oversee daily workshop and fleet maintenance operations
* Ensure maximum availability of vehicles, plant and equipment
* Manage planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules
* Oversee reactive maintenance, breakdowns and repairs
* Ensure compliance with LOLER, PUWER, COSHH and H&S legislation
* Maintain fleet compliance standards and procedures
* Monitor KPIs and operational performance
* Drive continuous improvement across engineering performance
* Manage workshop budgets, costs and expenditure control
* Control stock, spares and workshop materials
* Conduct fault finding and root cause analysis
* Implement corrective actions for recurring defects
* Maintain maintenance systems and engineering records (CMMS)
* Liaise with suppliers, OEMs and contractors
* Ensure workshop safety, standards and audit readiness
* Lead training and development of technicians
* Manage attendance, performance and workforce planning
* Support recruitment and team development
* Oversee maintenance planning and scheduling
* Improve workshop efficiency and reduce downtime
* Support asset lifecycle management and maintenance strategy
* Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and compliance records
* Drive cost reduction and efficiency initiatives
* Report engineering performance to senior management
* Experience as a Fleet Workshop or Engineering Manager
* Background in transport, logistics, waste, manufacturing or plant
* Strong understanding of fleet compliance and legislation
* Experience with planned and reactive maintenance systems
* Experience using CMMS or maintenance systems
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Engineering, Fleet or Workshop Manager looking to take ownership of a critical operational function.
Apply now for a confidential discussion