Fleet Manager – Workshop & Maintenance Leader

Gregory Group; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training: Monthly Courses

Holiday purchasing scheme

Retail discounts

Retail Trust Wellbeing Support

Career growth opportunities

Excellent holiday allowance

Life assurance, pension and sickness

Cycle To Work Scheme

Free Uniform

Volunteer Day

Job summary

Pollock Scotrans Ltd in Bathgate is recruiting a Fleet Manager to oversee the workshop and lead the Fleet management team at the Bathgate depot. You will ensure vehicles and trailers are maintained to manufacturer specifications and that the fleet operates efficiently and safely.

We are seeking a proven leader with experience in a busy workshop, strong knowledge of transport regulations, and the ability to manage budgets, suppliers, and stakeholder relationships to deliver reliable service and

Qualifications

• Previous experience of managing a busy workshop is essential.
• Qualified LGV Technician up to Level 3 (Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and repair) is advantageous.
• Commercial awareness with P&L accountability.
• Excellent knowledge of the transport industry including O licences.
• Strong leadership and change management experience.
• Proven experience in customer relationship management.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Oversee workshop operations and fleet management team.
• Ensure vehicles and trailers maintained per manufacturer specs.
• Ensure legal compliance in internal fleet maintenance.
• Standardize processes and documentation within workshop.
• Manage external suppliers for maintenance.
• Monitor RM packages expiry/duty based on mileage.
• Initiate and manage vehicle warranties.
• Identify initiatives to reduce RM and damage costs.
• Manage relationships with internal/external customers and suppliers.
• Collaborate with parts suppliers to optimize maintenance cost and availability.
• Ensure health and safety compliance in workshops.
• Manage workshop utilisation and ensure trained resource.
• Conduct full annual performance reviews (PDRs) for reports.

Skills

Leadership

P&L accountability

Customer relations

Communication

Workshop management

Education

LGV Technician Level 3

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Pollock Scotrans Ltd in Bathgate is recruiting a Fleet Manager to oversee the workshop and lead the Fleet management team at the Bathgate depot. You will ensure vehicles and trailers are maintained to manufacturer specifications and that the fleet operates efficiently and safely.

We are seeking a proven leader with experience in a busy workshop, strong knowledge of transport regulations, and the ability to manage budgets, suppliers, and stakeholder relationships to deliver reliable service and