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Engineering & Fleet Workshop Manager

Job Posted: 26 minutes ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leicester, City of Leicester

Expire in: a month

Job Description

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.

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