Fleet Maintenance Manager

MV Transportation; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Manager to oversee the daily operations of a transit bus maintenance shop. This role requires a dynamic professional with extensive experience managing maintenance functions, leading teams, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills in vehicle repair and preventive maintenance, along with the ability to manage budgets and inventory effectively. Join a forward-thinking company that values initiative and professionalism in a role that offers the opportunity to impact the efficiency and reliability of public transportation services.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in managing transit bus maintenance operations.
• Proven ability to manage a team of 10+ employees effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day maintenance for a fixed route bus operation.
• Ensure all contractual requirements are met and manage maintenance budgets.

Skills

Fleet Management

Budget Management

Communication Skills

Technical Competence in Vehicle Repair

Inventory Control

Leadership

Project Management

Problem Solving

Education

ASE or Manufacturer’s Certifications

CDL Class B with Passenger and Airbrake Endorsement

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Word Processing Software

Spreadsheet Software

Job description

Overview

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Responsibilities

MV Transportation is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Manager who will be a dynamic, multi-task oriented senior professional to manage all day-to-day maintenance aspects of this fixed route bus operation. The Fleet Maintenance Manager will ensure that all contractual requirements are achieved, and duties included will consist of daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports. The Fleet Maintenance Manager must be able to properly manage a budget for maintenance program.

Qualifications

Talent Requirements:

• Must have at least three (3) or more years of recent (within the last five (5) years) and relevant experience managing the maintenance functions of a transit bus maintenance shop similar in scope, size, and complexity and with same or similar type of transit vehicles/equipment.
• Must have experience managing/directing 10 plus employees (fleet Technicians/Service Workers/Cleaners).
• Experience working with 50+ buses within the last year.
• Previous passenger transportation in current project or similar environment preferred.
• Must be able to manage and interface with client.
• Must have the ability to track and control parts inventories, vendors and suppliers.
• Must be able to properly prioritize, implement and manage work schedules, projects and assignments.
• Must be able to manage the financial/accounting aspects of a fleet maintenance operation.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff in written and oral formats.
• Must have computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets and Microsoft Outlook.
• Must have technical competence with light/medium/heavy duty vehicle repair and preventive maintenance.
• Must display initiative, professionalism, candor and tact at all times.
• ASE or manufacturer’s certifications a plus.
• Technical experience with fixed route transit bus maintenance.
• Solid knowledge of managing audits, PM schedules.
• Experience with Diesel, CNG, and Alternative fuels a plus.
• Must have a CDL class B with passenger and airbrake endorsement.