Fleet Workshop Lead: Safety, Maintenance & Ops

National Grid Electricity Distribution; West of England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days paid leave plus 8 bank holiday

Pension scheme (double match up to 12%

Annual Share Save plan

Contributory private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

National Grid Electricity Distribution is recruiting a Fleet Workshop Team Leader to join our Bristol depot, supporting workshop operations across Bristol, Bath and Weston-super-Mare. You will lead a regional VMU team, ensure safe, compliant maintenance of HGVs, LCVs, trailers and plant, and minimise downtime.

You'll work closely with the Regional Fleet Manager to optimise assets, manage budgets, and drive ISO compliance while delivering high‑quality service to field operations.

Qualifications

• Mechanical background with experience leading workshop operations.
• Knowledge of fleet regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience using fleet management systems for maintenance records and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop regional VMU team to drive operational excellence.
• Ensure the Workshop operates efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Manage workshop expenditure in line with Op-Ex budgets.
• Oversee workshop safety, compliance and ISO accreditation activities.
• Issuing, checking and completing workshop documentation.
• Run regular team meetings and conduct annual performance reviews.
• Liaise with departments, drivers, suppliers and customers.
• Program and prioritise the team's work.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Workshop management

Fleet regulations

Fleet management systems

Communication

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Education

NVQ/IMI level 2 or 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Full driving licence (Class C desirable)

IRTEC Licensed

IMI Electric Vehicle Maintenance System Repair and Replacement

ADAS Trained

Air Conditioning F-Gas Certified

IOSH Certified

Job description

National Grid Electricity Distribution is recruiting a Fleet Workshop Team Leader to join our Bristol depot, supporting workshop operations across Bristol, Bath and Weston-super-Mare. You will lead a regional VMU team, ensure safe, compliant maintenance of HGVs, LCVs, trailers and plant, and minimise downtime.

You'll work closely with the Regional Fleet Manager to optimise assets, manage budgets, and drive ISO compliance while delivering high‑quality service to field operations.