Fleet Maintenance Controller – Training & Pension

Select Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Training and development opportunities

Supportive and collaborative working环境

Job summary

Select Recruitment Specialists Ltd is hiring a Maintenance Controller for their Felixstowe depot. You will oversee maintenance and repair of the truck rental fleet, ensuring vehicles are safe, compliant and ready for hire.

You will coordinate repairs, liaise with suppliers, and manage downtime to maximise fleet utilisation. The role requires strong organisational skills, experience in fleet or transport coordination, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a maintenance, fleet, or transport coordination role.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Proactive and solution-focused approach to problem-solving.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all planned and reactive maintenance across the fleet.
• Liaise with workshop, suppliers, and engineers to arrange repairs and servicing.
• Monitor vehicle downtime and work to minimise disruption to operations.
• Ensure all vehicles meet legal and compliance standards (e.g. MOTs, inspections, servicing schedules).
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activity and costs.
• Work closely with operations and rental teams to ensure vehicle availability.
• Handle breakdowns and organise roadside assistance where required.
• Support continuous improvement in fleet performance and maintenance processes.

Skills

Fleet maintenance

Organisational skills

Communication

IT systems

Job description

Select Recruitment Specialists Ltd is hiring a Maintenance Controller for their Felixstowe depot. You will oversee maintenance and repair of the truck rental fleet, ensuring vehicles are safe, compliant and ready for hire.

You will coordinate repairs, liaise with suppliers, and manage downtime to maximise fleet utilisation. The role requires strong organisational skills, experience in fleet or transport coordination, and the ability to work under pressure.