Managing Contract Engineer

Managing Contract Engineer

Location: Reading, RG2 0QX
Salary: Up to £59,700 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Questech Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Managing Contract Engineer to take responsibility for a key customer contract in Reading.

This is a hands-on management role that combines commercial vehicle expertise with team leadership, customer service and operational management. You will lead a small team while ensuring vehicle maintenance, repairs and compliance work are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

The Role

* Manage the day-to-day operation of the customer contract

* Lead, support and develop a Contract Engineer

* Oversee commercial vehicle servicing, maintenance and repairs

* Ensure vehicles are prepared for MOT inspections

* Make sure scheduled work and compliance documentation are completed on time

* Build and maintain a strong working relationship with the customer

* Manage workshop operations, stock control and housekeeping

* Maintain health and safety, quality and environmental standards

* Monitor workloads and performance against operational requirements

* Resolve issues and provide clear direction to the team

The Successful Candidate

* Previous experience maintaining and repairing commercial vehicles

* Experience leading or supervising a workshop or technical team

* A good understanding of vehicle compliance and health and safety

* Strong leadership and communication skills

* Excellent customer service and relationship-building abilities

* Good organisational and administrative skills

* The ability to remain calm and make decisions under pressure

* A full UK driving licence

* An HGV licence

Experience in workshop management, stock control, estimating or holding a relevant management qualification would be advantageous.

This position could suit an experienced Workshop Manager, Engineering Manager, Fleet Engineer, Contract Manager, Workshop Supervisor or Commercial Vehicle Technician looking to progress into a management role.

To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV or contact Questech Recruitment for more information.

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