Fleet Workshop Planner & Maintenance Lead

PETIT FORESTIER UK; Bicester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Petit Forestier Group is seeking a dedicated professional to oversee workshop planning, scheduling, and maintenance across fleet and refrigeration assets. You will allocate work to technicians, monitor efficiency, and ensure timely completion of maintenance tasks.

The role requires strong planning, organisational skills, and experience in fleet maintenance. You will maintain records, support cost controls, and uphold safety and service standards across the operation.

Qualifications

• Experience in fleet maintenance or workshop environment is essential.
• Strong planning, scheduling and organisational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Knowledge of fleet compliance requirements and DVSA rules is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule all planned maintenance, inspections, servicing and repairs.
• Allocate work to Workshop Technicians and Mobile Technicians.
• Monitor workshop loading and labour utilisation for efficiency.
• Ensure work is completed within agreed timescales.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance for fleet vehicles and refrigeration assets.
• Maintain accurate fleet records in workshop systems.
• Produce and maintain workshop, VOR, fleet availability and maintenance progress reports.
• Assist with cost control and procurement of parts as needed.
• Deliver high standard of customer service and professional communication.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Driving licence

Fleet maintenance knowledge

Editorial: documentation

Education

Technical vehicle maintenance qualification

Tools

Workshop management systems

Job description

Petit Forestier Group is seeking a dedicated professional to oversee workshop planning, scheduling, and maintenance across fleet and refrigeration assets. You will allocate work to technicians, monitor efficiency, and ensure timely completion of maintenance tasks.

The role requires strong planning, organisational skills, and experience in fleet maintenance. You will maintain records, support cost controls, and uphold safety and service standards across the operation.