Fleet Maintenance Manager

Facilities by ADF; Virginia Water; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in vehicle hire for film and television is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Manager to oversee operations at their Longcross depot. This role is pivotal in managing both external service providers and in-house technicians, ensuring compliance with legal standards while maintaining budgetary control. The successful candidate will lead a dynamic team, fostering positive employee engagement and delivering exceptional service to clients. With exciting growth plans in a thriving sector, this opportunity offers a rewarding career path for those passionate about fleet management and operational excellence.

Benefits

Management Bonus Scheme

Use of company van and fuel card

Private Health Insurance Scheme

28 days paid holiday

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Informal Reward Scheme

Free Eye Tests

Qualifications

• Strong management skills with experience leading teams.
• Ability to coach and develop staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage external service providers and in-house workshop technicians.
• Ensure legal compliance in service and maintenance operations.
• Deliver high levels of client satisfaction.

Skills

Management Skills

Coaching and Mentoring

Analytical Skills

Budget Management

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Due to continued growth, Facilities by ADF plc are looking to expand their Fleet Management Team.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Fleet Maintenance Manager to join the team.

Location: Longcross, Surrey, KT16 0EF

Salary: Attractive salary + benefits package

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Hours: 08:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday, making a 45-hour week inclusive of a one-hour lunch break.

About Us

Facilities by ADF plc provides serviced vehicle hire for television and film productions in the UK and Europe, specialising in on-location support for dramas and major features. The company has big development plans due to the continued growth of the Film and TV industry and the company acquisition.

Fleet Maintenance Manager - The Role

Based in our depot in Longcross, Surrey and reporting to the Head of Fleet, the successful candidate will play a key role in the management control of both external service providers, inhouse workshop and mobile technicians – being an integral member of the Fleet Maintenance and wider Fleet Management team.

Fleet Maintenance Manager - Main Responsibilities

• To undertake management control of both external service providers, inhouse workshop & mobile technicians.
• Ensure full legal compliance in all areas to include service, maintenance, repair, MOT, and tachograph compliance.
• Manage and control expenditure to ensure the fleet is fully maintained and operates in full legal compliance whilst managing maintenance costs within the agreed fleet budgets.
• Manage inhouse and mobile technicians to ensure the maximum utilisation of available technician hours and reviewing against manufacturer standard times.
• Deliver the very highest levels of client satisfaction to all internal and external clients.

Fleet Maintenance Manager - You

• Strong management skills and experience of leading static and mobile teams.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop staff where appropriate.
• Leads and motivates staff through positive employee engagement and open communication.
• Defines the strategy to develop the operation as a whole by identifying and sharing continual best practice protocols.
• Flexible in working hours and available for ‘out of hours’ contact/communication.
• Good analytical, budget management, and numerical skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft/Excel applications.
• Experience of providing exceptional customer service.

Fleet Maintenance Manager – Benefits

• Management Bonus Scheme.
• Use of a company van and fuel card. Fuel Benefit Tax (P11d).
• Private Health Insurance Scheme (after 2 years’ service).
• 28 days paid holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) increasing with each year of service.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Life Assurance Cover.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme.
• Informal Reward Scheme.
• Free Eye Tests.

If you would like to be considered for this unique Fleet Maintenance Manager opportunity, please submit your CV with a comprehensive cover letter telling us why this role is for you.