Fleet Workshop Lead: Safety, Availability & Growth

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

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.