Fleet Maintenance Manager

Euro-Projects Recruitment Ltd; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recycling and waste management company in the UK seeks a Fleet Maintenance Manager. The role involves managing the engineering function, ensuring compliance with health & safety standards, and supporting team performance. Ideal candidates will have a strong HGV maintenance background and leadership experience. The position offers a competitive salary of £55,000 - £60,000 along with benefits including pension and holiday.

Benefits

Pension

28 days holiday

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Experienced manager who has previously run an HGV fleet or engineering workshop.
• Familiar with relevant legislation including tachograph cards and driving hour regulations.
• Professional with strong management skills able to lead and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Engineering function including Fleet Maintenance Coordinators and Technicians.
• Ensure all maintenance and compliance standards are met.
• Support staff performance, training, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Management skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

HGV maintenance background

Job description

Fleet Maintenance Manager Jobs, Leicestershire, £55,000 - £60,000

£55,000 - £60,000 base salary + pension + 28 days holiday + benefits

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 6:00pm

An exciting opportunity to join a leading recycling and waste management company, with two major facilities in Leicestershire.

Ideal Candidates

• An experienced manager who has previously run an HGV fleet or engineering workshop.
• Someone with a strong HGV maintenance or fleet management background, familiar with relevant legislation (tachograph cards, driving hour regulations, LOLER, PUWER, COSHH, ISO standards).
• Ideally someone who started as an HGV Technician/Mechanic and has progressed into a supervisory or management role. We're also open to strong candidates looking to take that next step up.
• A professional with strong management skills, organisational skills, and attention to detail, who's able to lead, motivate and develop a team of technicians, engineers, and administrators.

Job Responsibilities

• Managing the Engineering function including Fleet Maintenance Coordinators, Technicians, Fixed and Field Engineers.
• Ensuring all maintenance, compliance, and health & safety standards are met (including LOLER, PUWER, COSHH, and ISO management systems).
• Overseeing stock, KPI reporting, departmental expenditure, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supporting staff performance, training, appraisals, and operational efficiency.
• Being hands‑on when needed, helping with problem‑solving and assisting the team to ensure smooth workshop operations.

Location & Commute

This Fleet Maintenance Manager job is commutable from Leicester, Narborough, Blaby, Hinckley, Nuneaton, and surrounding areas.

Application Process

To apply, please send your CV to Sam Hilton at Euro Projects Recruitment Ltd.