Engineering & Fleet Workshop Manager

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.