Fleet Workshop Controller

United Utilities; Widnes; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £51,233

7.5% bonus scheme

26 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Competitive pension up to 14%

Job summary

United Utilities is seeking a Fleet Workshop Controller to lead a skilled team of mechanics, ensure fleet safety, compliance and readiness. You will coordinate maintenance, plan resources, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining high service levels for essential community services.

You will oversee MOT testing, ensure regulatory compliance, promote a strong safety culture, and collaborate with operational teams to maximise fleet availability during incidents and emergencies.

Qualifications

• Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) or equivalent transport qualification.
• Experience in vehicle maintenance, fleet or transport environments with strong workshop operations.
• Knowledge of Operator Licence requirements and fleet compliance.
• Demonstrated leadership to develop and manage performance.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven planning, organisation and cost-control abilities.
• Experience using fleet management systems like Tranman or SAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily workshop activities, ensuring safe, efficient and on-schedule maintenance and repairs.
• Plan resources (technicians, equipment, parts) to maximise fleet availability and minimise downtime.
• Ensure vehicles meet legal and Operator Licence requirements and manage MOT testing.
• Develop and support a high-performing workshop team and safety culture.
• Provide technical guidance to operational teams and internal clients.
• Support fleet projects and initiatives across the business.
• Own and develop the workshop business plan to improve service and cost efficiency.
• Assist with fleet mobilisation during incidents and emergencies as required.

Skills

Fleet operations

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Health & Safety

Budget management

Stakeholder management

MOT testing

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

Education

CPC certificate

Tools

Tranman

SAP

Job description

The Role

Are you a proactive leader with a passion for fleet operations, safety, and delivering exceptional service? We're looking for a

The Role

Are you a proactive leader with a passion for fleet operations, safety, and delivering exceptional service? We're looking for a Fleet Workshop Controller to take ownership of our workshop operations, leading a skilled team of mechanics to ensure our fleet remains safe, compliant, and available to support the vital services we provide every day.
In this key role, you'll coordinate and oversee all maintenance and repair activities, ensuring work is completed efficiently, cost effectively, and to the highest standards. You'll play a pivotal role in maintaining fleet compliance, meeting Operator Licence requirements, and ensuring adherence to all relevant fleet and Health & Safety legislation. Working closely with operational teams across the business, you'll help maximise fleet availability while providing critical support during incidents and emergencies, including the mobilisation of emergency response vehicles.
If you're a strong people leader with fleet or workshop management experience, excellent organisational skills, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you. This is an opportunity to make a real impact by keeping a vital fleet operational and ready to serve our customers and communities.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and coordinating day-to-day workshop activities, ensuring maintenance and repair work is completed safely, efficiently and on schedule.
• Planning and allocating workshop resources, including technicians, equipment and parts, to maximise fleet availability and minimise downtime.
• Ensuring all vehicles are maintained in line with legal, regulatory and Operator Licence requirements.
• Managing MOT testing activities through both internal facilities and approved external providers.
• Leading, developing and supporting a team of skilled workshop technicians to deliver high performance and continuous improvement.
• Taking ownership of Health & Safety within the workshop, promoting a positive safety culture and ensuring compliance with company standards.
• Providing technical guidance and support to operational teams and internal customers.
• Supporting Transport Services projects and fleet-related initiatives across the business.
• Owning and developing the workshop business plan, identifying opportunities to improve service, performance and cost efficiency.
• Supporting fleet mobilisation during incidents and emergency response activities when required.

What You'll Need To Bring

• Relevant experience in a vehicle maintenance, fleet or transport environment, with a strong understanding of workshop operations and fleet compliance.
• A Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) or equivalent transport-related qualification.
• Good knowledge of Operator Licence requirements and the regulatory framework governing fleet operations.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, develop and manage team performance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work effectively with customers, contractors and colleagues.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and manage competing demands.
• Experience using fleet management and business systems, such as Tranman, SAP or similar.
• A proven commitment to Health & Safety and the ability to promote a positive safety culture.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify opportunities and implement effective solutions.
• Budget management experience and a commercial mindset focused on delivering value and operational efficiency.
• The ability to plan both short and long-term activities to support fleet availability and business objectives.

Benefits

• Salary £51,233
• Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• This role will be field based, based out of one of our operational hubs
• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
• MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
• Best Doctors
• Salary Finance
• Wealth at Work courses
• Deals and discounts
• EVolve Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Mental health first aiders
• ShareBuy
• MORE Choices flexible benefits
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

About Us

Salary - £51,233
Work Type - Onsite
Job Location - Shell Green Mersey Valley Process Centre, Bennetts Lane, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 0WB
Role Type - Permanent
Employment Type - Full Time
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.

We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.

We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.

We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.

We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.