Fleet Services Manager

Cheshire | Monday - Friday
55,000 - 60,000 + benefits

Our client is looking for an experienced and proactive Fleet Services Manager to lead the maintenance and engineering function across a busy, multi-site operation. Managing a fleet of over 150 commercial vehicles as well as essential plant and site infrastructure, the successful candidate will ensure safe, compliant and cost-effective maintenance delivery while supporting operational efficiency and sustainability goals.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance Leadership - Oversee the safe, legal and efficient delivery of fleet and plant maintenance across two in-house workshops and multiple operational sites.
* Asset Reliability - Maximise vehicle and equipment uptime through proactive servicing, rapid response to failures, and effective asset deployment.
* Team Management - Lead a skilled team of technicians and engineers, providing day-to-day support, performance management and development opportunities.
* Compliance & Governance - Maintain and manage Operator Licence compliance; act on inspection findings and implement corrective actions.
* Workshop Operations - Manage staffing, standards, and continuous improvement within in-house workshop environments.
* Operational Support - Collaborate with service delivery teams to optimise fleet usage, reduce inefficiencies and enhance service continuity.
* Innovation & Improvement - Identify ways to streamline processes, reduce costs and support the transition to a low-emission fleet.
* Contractor Oversight - Manage third-party maintenance and hire agreements to ensure performance and value for money.

Experience & Skills Required

Demonstrated experience managing fleet or plant maintenance operations in a multi-site environment.
* Strong understanding of vehicle compliance standards and maintenance best practices.
* Proven leadership and team management skills within a technical or engineering setting.
* Commercially aware with the ability to improve service efficiency and reduce overheads.
* A safety-first mindset with excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
* Full UK Driving Licence required; relevant qualifications (e.g., CPC, IOSH, ILM) desirable.

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