Regional Fleet Engineering Manager

South West England Permanent £50,000 - £60,000 per year View Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and proficient Regional Fleet Engineering Manager in the Business Services industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the Fleet Engineering department, ensuring efficient operations throughout.
  • A rare opportunity to join a growing Transport Solutions Provider
  • A really exciting role to create and deliver operations process improvements

About Our Client

As the Regional Fleet Engineering Manager, you will oversee the performance and compliance of our third-party maintenance and repair network. Your goal is to manage engineering and supplier maintenance cycles efficiently while meeting operational and customer needs.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards.
  • Engage in cross-training and maintain professional conduct.
  • Maintain high standards of appearance and adhere to company regulations.



Job Specific Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the Field Engineering Team, ensuring service levels and KPIs are met.
  • Conduct regular team meetings and manage recruitment and resources.
  • Review third-party performance and costs, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
  • Develop and maintain a robust third-party network.
  • Manage commercial agreements, including parts costings.
  • Collaborate with Regional CS teams to optimise throughput of work.
  • Ensure all third-party services meet customer expectations.
  • Roll out agreements and maintain ongoing management of the network.
  • Implement plans for business objectives and assess employee performance.
  • Investigate repair failures and compliance issues.
  • Drive continual process improvements within financial budgets.
  • Ensure compliance with legal standards through collaboration with industry bodies.
  • Provide technical engineering support to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Manage warranty claims and manufacturer recalls.
  • Engage with manufacturers on vehicle in-service issues and resolution plans.
  • Identify areas for continual improvement and implement solutions.
  • Participate in engineering change management and tender responses.
  • Evaluate new suppliers for inclusion in the maintenance network.
  • Maintain relationships with external maintenance providers.
  • Generate reports to track performance against objectives and budgets.

The Successful Applicant

Experience:

  • Managing vehicle engineers/technicians in workshop or mobile maintenance operations
  • Managing engineering managers.



Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of commercial vehicle engineering (ideally City and Guilds level 3 or equivalent).



Skills:

  • Strong relationship management and influencing skills.
  • Excellent communication (verbal and written) and numerical skills.
  • Budget management and data analysis capabilities.
  • Proficient in Office 365 and fleet management systems.



Attributes:

  • Flexible working attitude.
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage a diverse workload.



This role is a Field based role across the South West England so any location is desirable but you would need to travel

What's on Offer

The successful Regional Fleet Engineering Manager will receive;

  • A competitive salary in the range of £50,000 to £60,000
  • Company Car
  • Pension & PHC
  • 25 DAYS + BH



Contact
Laura Frost
Quote job ref
JN-102024-6578206
Phone number
+44 117 906 5521

Job summary

Job function
Logistics
Subsector
Transport Management
Sector
Transport & Distribution
Location
South West England
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Laura Frost
Consultant phone
+44 117 906 5521
Job reference
JN-102024-6578206