Fleet Maintenance Controller

Axis CLC Group; Birchfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £35,000 per annum

Pension

Medical scheme options

Life assurance

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Perkbox benefits

24/7 GP referral and wellbeing support

1 paid volunteer day

Refer-a-friend bonus

Development and progression

Job summary

Axis CLC Group is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Controller to develop and implement strategic maintenance programs for a diverse UK fleet, balancing cost control with reliability and safety. You will drive supplier negotiations, compliance, and continuous improvements across operations.

You will lead maintenance scheduling, repairs coordination, downtime minimisation, and data-driven optimisation while collaborating with senior leadership and external partners to deliver efficient, compliant fleet

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing large-scale fleet maintenance operations.
• Experience in cost control, budgeting, and procurement within a fleet function.
• Demonstrated success in implementing fleet compliance and accreditation programs.
• Experience leading a fleet maintenance team and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee structured maintenance plans for all company vehicles, including long-term hires and company cars.
• Coordinate repairs with external providers to maintain service quality and cost efficiency.
• Lead breakdown response strategies and minimise downtime across the fleet.
• Establish, negotiate and manage supplier SLAs to ensure value-driven partnerships.
• Ensure transport accreditation and regulatory compliance are met across the organisation.
• Oversee procurement and cost management of tyres and maintenance components.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Project management

IT proficiency

Data-driven decisions

Detail orientation

Pressure handling

Fleet management software

Microsoft Office

Tools

Fleet management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Axis, part of Axis CLC, is a trusted property services specialist delivering responsive repairs, planned works, refurbishments and voids services across the UK. Backed by over 110 years of combined experience and the wider strength of Axis CLC, operating from 23 UK offices and employing more than 2,500 people nationwide, we support housing providers and public sector clients with high-quality maintenance and compliance services that help keep residents safe, properties well maintained and communities supported.

The Role:

The Fleet Maintenance Controller is responsible for developing and implementing strategic maintenance programs that ensure optimal fleet performance, cost efficiency, and regulatory compliance across the organisation. This role plays a pivotal part in overseeing the maintenance and operational integrity of a diverse fleet, mitigating downtime, and driving process improvements that enhance safety, reliability, and sustainability. Working closely with senior leadership, suppliers, and operational teams, the Fleet Maintenance Controller will lead initiatives that balance cost control with operational excellence, ensuring that maintenance programs align with long-term business objectives.

What You’ll Deliver:

• Maintenance Scheduling: Oversee a structured maintenance plan for all company vehicles, including long-term hires and company cars, ensuring seamless operational readiness.
• Repair Coordination: Manage vehicle repairs, working with external providers to maintain high service quality and cost efficiency.
• Breakdown & Downtime Management: Lead on breakdown response strategies, tracking vehicle-off-road (VOR) times and implementing measures to minimise delays.
• Supplier & SLA Management: Establish, negotiate, and oversee supplier service level agreements (SLAs) to ensure value-driven partnerships.
• Fleet Accreditation & Compliance: Ensure the organisation meets all transport accreditation and compliance requirements, including safety inspections and regulatory updates.
• Tyre & Cost Control Management: Oversee procurement and cost management of tyres and maintenance components, identifying areas of concern and implementing preventative strategies.
• Defect Reporting & Risk Management: Implement and refine safety-critical defect monitoring, reducing reoccurrence through preventative maintenance measures.
• Governance: Develop and execute a proactive fleet maintenance strategy that minimises vehicle downtime and maximises efficiency.

About You:

• Exceptional leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong negotiation skills with a commercial understanding of fleet management.
• Advanced project management skills, ensuring seamless fleet operations.
• Excellent IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office and fleet management software.
• Ability to make data-driven decisions to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• High attention to detail with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Key Experience

• Proven track record in managing large-scale fleet maintenance operations.
• Experience in cost control, budgeting, and procurement within a fleet function.
• Demonstrated success in implementing fleet compliance and accreditation programs.
• Previous experience leading a fleet maintenance team and mentoring junior staff.
• Experience in optimising fleet performance through digital transformation and sustainability initiatives.

Key Information:

• Willingness to travel across the UK to support fleet operations and stakeholder engagements.
• Strong commitment to professional growth and operational innovation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced environment.
• Upholds a high degree of professionalism and respect in all interactions.
• Treats all colleagues, stakeholders, and suppliers with respect, fostering positive relationships.

What We Offer:

• Salary £35,000 per annum depending on experience, plus performance-related bonus
• Pension, medical scheme options and life assurance
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Perkbox benefits worth up to £350 per year, including discounts, perks and wellbeing support
• 24/7 GP referral and wellbeing support service
• 1 paid volunteer day
• £2,000 refer-a-friend bonus after the referee passes probation
• Opportunities for development and progression across Axis CLC

Why Axis CLC?

Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national team delivering essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. We value reliability, quality and social impact, and offer meaningful work with real opportunities to grow.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Many faces, one Axis CLC.We value diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.