Fleet Workshop Leader - Maintenance, Safety & Availability

Royal Mail; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 10%

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension CDC scheme

Job summary

Royal Mail is seeking an experienced Fleet Workshop Manager to lead our North London vehicle maintenance operation. You will oversee safety, compliance and performance, ensuring high availability of the Royal Mail fleet to support the network.

This role combines technical leadership with people management to deliver consistent, high‑quality maintenance across the site. You'll plan resources, coach staff and build strong relationships with operational customers, trade unions and Fleet colleagues,

Qualifications

• Experience leading vehicle maintenance teams.
• Ability to plan maintenance and allocate resources.
• Knowledge of safety and roadworthiness standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe and legally compliant maintenance operations across the site.
• Plan maintenance, people and resources to maximise vehicle availability.
• Lead, coach and develop colleagues with clear expectations on safety.
• Drive performance across safety, compliance, cost, people and service.
• Lead operational change and continuous improvement.
• Build relationships with customers, Fleet stakeholders and trade unions.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Planning & organising

Stakeholder management

Education

IMI Level 3 M&R

Job description

Royal Mail is seeking an experienced Fleet Workshop Manager to lead our North London vehicle maintenance operation. You will oversee safety, compliance and performance, ensuring high availability of the Royal Mail fleet to support the network.

This role combines technical leadership with people management to deliver consistent, high‑quality maintenance across the site. You'll plan resources, coach staff and build strong relationships with operational customers, trade unions and Fleet colleagues,