Fleet Maintenance Planner

Petula People Solutions Ltd; Bicester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Petula People Solutions Ltd is seeking a Workshop Controller to coordinate and control all workshop maintenance activities for fleet vehicles and refrigeration assets. The role focuses on scheduling, minimising downtime, and ensuring compliance with DVSA regulations and company policies.

You will act as the link between Operations, Workshop Technicians, suppliers and customers to ensure high service levels and cost-effective maintenance practices.

Qualifications

• Experience within a fleet maintenance, workshop or transport environment.
• Strong planning, scheduling and organisational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of fleet compliance requirements.
• Understanding of Operator Licence regulations.
• Technical vehicle maintenance qualification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule all planned maintenance, inspections, servicing and repairs.
• Allocate work effectively to Workshop Technicians and Mobile Technicians.
• Monitor workshop loading and labour utilisation to maximise efficiency.
• Ensure all work is completed within agreed timescales.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance programmes for fleet vehicles and refrigeration assets.
• Manage customer defect reports, breakdowns and repair requests.
• Monitor parts expenditure and procurement records.
• Produce and maintain performance reports on fleet availability and maintenance progress.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Verbal & written communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team player

Resilience under pressure

Education

Technical vehicle maintenance qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Fleet management systems

Job description

Petula People Solutions Ltd is seeking a Workshop Controller to coordinate and control all workshop maintenance activities for fleet vehicles and refrigeration assets. The role focuses on scheduling, minimising downtime, and ensuring compliance with DVSA regulations and company policies.

You will act as the link between Operations, Workshop Technicians, suppliers and customers to ensure high service levels and cost-effective maintenance practices.