Fleet Maintenance Controller

A leading fleet consultancy based in Flitwick, Bedfordshire, is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Controller to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced automotive professional to transition from workshop roles into a professional, office-based environment managing fleet repairs.
This role offers a competitive salary of approximately £40,000, working hours from Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm, with no weekend work.

Benefits of the Fleet Maintenance Controller:

No weekend work
23 days' holiday, increasing annually up to 28 days
Pension scheme
Opportunity to develop within a well-established fleet environment
Long-term career growth prospects
Attractive salary packageDuties of the Fleet Maintenance Controller:

Assessing repair requests submitted via the company’s in-house system
Reviewing repair requirements to ensure necessity and validity
Checking labour times and repair recommendations for reasonableness
Authorising repairs and managing the maintenance process
Monitoring vehicle downtime and ensuring efficient repair progression
Liaising with garages and repairers to coordinate work
Arranging hire or replacement vehicles as needed
Providing regular updates to drivers on repair status
Maintaining accurate records and internal system updates
Building and maintaining strong working relationships with repairers, drivers, and clientsRequirements of the Fleet Maintenance Controller:

Strong knowledge of vehicle repairs and workshop processes
Ability to assess the necessity and reasonableness of repairs
Understanding of labour times and repair procedures
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Competent with IT systems and internal software
Ability to manage multiple vehicles and repair jobs simultaneously
Professional, customer-focused attitude as the Fleet Maintenance Controller
Previous fleet experience advantageous but not essential
Strong automotive technical background, suited to Vehicle Technicians, Workshop Controllers, Diagnostic Technicians, Service Advisors, or experienced garage reception staffContact Tom Thacker, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Flitwick and Bedfordhsire, today to discover more about this fantastic Fleet Maintenance Controller opportunity.

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