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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed