Maintenance Controller

Autotech Recruit; Ampthill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Autotech Recruit is seeking a Maintenance Controller in Ampthill, Bedfordshire, to act as the bridge between drivers, garages and customers, ensuring repairs are completed efficiently and downtime is minimised.

The role focuses on managing repair authorisations, cost control, and service bookings, with a view to value for money. A City & Guilds Motor Vehicle Technology qualification or equivalent and a full UK driving licence are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in Fleet, Automotive, Vehicle Leasing or Vehicle Maintenance.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Understanding of vehicle operation and repair fundamentals.
• Experience of repair authorisation and cost control.
• Knowledge of 1link desirable.
• City & Guilds Motor Vehicle Technology qualification or equivalent preferred.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Managing vehicle repair and maintenance authorisations.
• Liaising with drivers, garages, suppliers and corporate customers.
• Controlling repair costs and ensuring value for money.
• Booking services, maintenance and repairs.
• Monitoring repair progress and minimising vehicle downtime.
• Arranging alternative vehicles when required.
• Providing breakdown support, MOT and recall notifications.
• Using 1link where applicable.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Vehicle operation understanding

Repair authorisation

Cost control

1link knowledge

Education

City & Guilds Motor Vehicle Technology qualification or equivalent

Tools

1link system

Job description

Maintenance Controller

Ampthill, Bedfordshire | £30,000 – £40,000 + Performance Related Bonus | Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

The Opportunity

Due to continued business growth and an upcoming retirement within the team, our client is looking to recruit an experienced Maintenance Controller to join their established fleet services operation based in Ampthill.

The Role

You will act as the key link between drivers, garages, suppliers and corporate customers, ensuring vehicles are repaired efficiently, downtime is minimised and repair costs are effectively controlled.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing vehicle repair and maintenanceauthorisations
• Liaising with drivers, garages,suppliersand corporate customers
• Controlling repair costs and ensuring value for money
• Booking services,maintenanceand repairs
• Monitoring repair progress andminimisingvehicle downtime
• Arranging alternative vehicles whenrequired
• Providing breakdown support,MOTand recall notifications
• Using 1link where applicable

About You

• Experience within Fleet, Automotive, Vehicle Leasing or Vehicle Maintenance
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Understanding of vehicle operation and repair fundamentals
• Experience of repairauthorisationand cost control
• Knowledge of 1link desirable
• City & Guilds Motor Vehicle Technology qualification or equivalent preferred
• Full UK drivinglicence

What’s On Offer?

• Salary £30,000 – £40,000 depending on experience
• Performance-related bonus based on business performance
• Growing and stable business
• Long-term career opportunity
• Immediate start available

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