Workshop Fleet Manager

Company: Kautec Recruitment
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Location: Essex
Job Description:

Workshop Fleet Manager

Our client is a national leader in delivering first-class transport solutions and is seeking an experienced Workshop Fleet Manager to oversee a busy commercial vehicle depot.

This is a varied and hands‑on leadership role with responsibilities split across operational management and stakeholder engagement.

The Role

As Workshop Fleet Manager, you will:

  • Manage a busy commercial vehicle depot, ensuring full compliance with all regulatory, Health & Safety, and best practice standards
  • Identify and develop new retail and service opportunities to support business growth
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, ensuring consistently high levels of customer satisfaction

This role is critical to the smooth running of a fast‑paced service and aftersales operation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee the day‑to‑day running of the workshop
  • Allocate jobs to a team of highly skilled Vehicle Engineers using a structured workflow system
  • Ensure all work is completed to the required specifications, quality standards, and timeframes

Your workshop will typically be responsible for:

  • Routine and preventative maintenance
  • MOT preparation
  • Scheduled servicing in line with DVSA standards
  • 6 8 weekly vehicle inspections
  • Diagnosing and correcting running defects
  • Chassis and fabrication work
  • Hydraulics and pneumatics maintenance
  • Electrical and wiring diagnostics and repairs
  • Continuous improvement of vehicle standards

About the Fleet

You will oversee maintenance and servicing across a diverse fleet, including:

  • Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs)
  • Road tankers
  • MOD vehicles
  • Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
  • Gritters
  • Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCVs)
  • Road sweepers

The workshop supports a mix of diesel, hybrid, and fully electric vehicles, so up-to-date knowledge of modern vehicle technologies is essential.

About You

  • Strong leadership and people management skills
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
  • Calm and professional approach in high‑pressure environments
  • Proven experience within a commercial vehicle, fleet, or workshop environment
  • Strong understanding of compliance, safety, and operational best practices

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Posted: April 17th, 2026