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Maintenance Control Manager

Job Posted: 19 days ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Coventry

Expire in: 8 days

Job Description

Job Title:               Maintenance Control Manager
 Hours:                    Monday to Friday 37.5hrs between 7am-5pm (Hybrid)
 Salary:                   £60,000 + Company vehicle or allowance where applicable
 Location:              Coventry (Hybrid role 3 days off / 2 days home working Mon & Fri)
 Benefits:               Hybrid working – 3 days office / 2 days home , 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Company sick pay, Enhanced maternity benefits, Health Cash Plan, Employee perks and discounts platform, 5% employer pension contribution, Life assurance cover, Supportive team environment with long-term career opportunities, Company vehicle or allowance where applicable
 
 Maintenance Control Manager
 
 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Fleet Maintenance professional to join a fast-paced and growing operation overseeing the maintenance performance of a large commercial vehicle fleet.
 This role is ideal for someone with strong HGV technical knowledge, leadership experience and a proactive approach to fleet performance, maintenance control and cost management.
 You’ll play a key role in maximising fleet uptime, controlling maintenance spend, improving operational efficiency and ensuring vehicles remain fully compliant with all DVSA and operator licence requirements.
 
 Key Responsibilities of the Maintenance Control Manager
Lead and manage the day-to-day fleet maintenance control operation across HGV, LCV, PSV, or municipal vehicle fleets
Lead, motivate and support 5 maintenance controllers
Oversee servicing, inspections, MOT preparation, repairs and defect management processes
Monitor and control daily maintenance & repair (M&R) spend across multiple revenue streams
Analyse KPI data and implement strategies to reduce fleet maintenance costs and improve efficiency
Minimise vehicle downtime and maximise fleet availability through proactive planning and coordination
Manage workshop activity, maintenance schedules and job allocation priorities
Liaise with workshops, mobile technicians, suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders
Ensure full compliance with DVSA regulations, PMI schedules, health & safety standards and operator licence requirements
Oversee maintenance records, audit documentation and defect reporting systems
Support breakdown management and emergency repair coordination
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across maintenance operations and fleet performanceMaintenance Control Manager experience/skills Required
Previous experience in a Fleet Maintenance Manager, Workshop Controller, Fleet Controller, Maintenance Controller or similar role
Strong technical knowledge of HGV, PSV, LCV, or municipal vehicle maintenance
Excellent understanding of DVSA compliance, PMI schedules, MOT standards, and O-Licence requirements
Experience managing workshop operations, fleet maintenance systems and repair networks
Strong leadership, organisation and communication skills as you will be managing a team of 5 maintenance controllers
Ability to work effectively under pressure within a fast-moving operational environment
Commercial awareness with experience controlling maintenance costs and supplier performance
IT literate with experience using workshop or fleet management systems
IRTEC, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent mechanical qualification desirable
 If you’re an experienced fleet maintenance professional looking for a role where you can genuinely influence operational performance, fleet reliability, and maintenance efficiency — this could be the perfect next step in your career so please apply to this advert with an updated copy of your CV

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