Fleet Maintenance Leader - Drive Availability & Compliance

PETIT FORESTIER UK; West of England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Petit Forestier Group is seeking a Workshop Operations Manager to oversee all workshop maintenance activities and ensure efficient planning of labour, facilities and equipment.

You will drive improvements in fleet availability and maintenance performance, monitor compliance with Operator Licence and DVSA regulations, and manage budgets while leading a team across multiple sites. A strong focus on safety and continuous improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a commercial vehicle workshop or fleet maintenance operation.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Thorough understanding of Operator Licence and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing maintenance budgets and costs.
• Strong knowledge of commercial vehicle maintenance practices.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all workshop maintenance activities and plan labour, facilities and equipment.
• Monitor fleet availability, maintenance performance and productivity.
• Ensure compliance with Operator Licence, DVSA, health and safety regulations.
• Manage workshop budgets, approve repairs and monitor costs.
• Track KPIs such as fleet availability, VOR, costs and compliance.
• Maintain strong relationships with operational teams, customers and suppliers.
• Drive continuous improvements and utilisation of workshop systems.
• Promote a positive safety culture and investigate incidents.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication skills

Organisation

Tools

Fleet management systems

Workshop management systems

Job description

The Petit Forestier Group is seeking a Workshop Operations Manager to oversee all workshop maintenance activities and ensure efficient planning of labour, facilities and equipment.

You will drive improvements in fleet availability and maintenance performance, monitor compliance with Operator Licence and DVSA regulations, and manage budgets while leading a team across multiple sites. A strong focus on safety and continuous improvement is essential.