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Plant and Vehicle Maintenance Manager
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Ashford, Kent
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Plant and Vehicle Maintenance Manager
Benefits:
Competitive salary
Monday to Friday - no weekends
33 days holiday, increasing to 35 and capped at 40 (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
plus Birthday holiday
Pension
Uniform provided
Free parking
Free tea & coffee
Free breakfastAre you an experienced Fleet or Plant Manager with a passion for keeping essential services moving?
We're working on behalf of a well-established public services provider delivering high-quality grounds maintenance and waste management across Kent. With a mixed fleet of over 1,500 assets-from tractors and trailers to ride-on mowers and hand tools- we are resourcing for a Vehicle and Equipment Manager to join their team and take ownership of all maintenance operations.
The Role:
This is a key operational position ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient upkeep of a diverse fleet and plant machinery critical to delivering frontline services. You'll be hands-on across multiple sites, supported by a Workshop Fitter and liaising daily with Contract Managers and an Operations team.
Develop and manage a proactive maintenance and replacement schedule for all vehicles and equipment
Oversee inspections, routine servicing, and MOT preparation
Ensure compliance with health & safety and vehicle/plant regulations (including LOLER)
Diagnose faults, carry out repairs, and supervise workshop activity
Line manage fitters and apprentices, allocating daily workloads
Monitor and manage parts inventory, procurement, and supplier relationships
Maintain accurate service records and documentation for audits and invoicing
Support waste container repairs and disposal logistics
Advise on new asset procurement and coordinate asset lifecycle plans
Attend auctions to manage asset disposalsAbout you:
Proven experience managing a fleet and/or plant in a local authority, highways, or grounds maintenance environment
Strong mechanical knowledge of plant, vehicles, trailers, and small engines
Demonstrable understanding of safety compliance (H&S, LOLER, PUWER)
Good leadership and organisational skills - capable of managing a small team
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