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