Maintenance Controller

Dawsongroup; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset rental company in Milton Keynes is seeking a Maintenance Controller to join their Bus & Coach team. This hybrid role involves authorizing repairs and managing the maintenance of the fleet, ensuring every vehicle is safe and roadworthy. Ideal candidates will have strong engineering knowledge and problem-solving skills. This position offers various employee benefits including 25 days leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days leave plus bank holidays

Funded training and progression pathways

Life assurance scheme

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in HGV or PSV settings preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced service-driven environment.
• Confident authorizing repairs and interpreting technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Authorize repairs, maintenance, and servicing for the fleet.
• Manage cost control while ensuring quality and safety.
• Liaise with workshops, suppliers, and customers.
• Handle breakdown calls and support quick resolutions.
• Ensure accurate record keeping and warranty compliance.

Skills

Problem-solving

Strong engineering knowledge

Technical decision-making

Cost efficiency

Supplier management

Job description

About this Role

We’re looking for a Maintenance Controller to join our Bus & Coach team in Milton Keynes. You’ll help keep our fleet of buses and coaches in top condition, making sure every vehicle is safe, roadworthy and performing at its best.

This is a hybrid role - blending working from home, and working from our Head Office in Tongwell, Milton Keynes.

• Authorise repairs, maintenance and servicing for our fleet
• Manage cost control while maintaining quality and safety
• Liaise with workshops, suppliers and customers to keep vehicles operational
• Handle breakdown calls and support quick resolutions
• Ensure accurate record keeping and warranty compliance

About You

You’ll be the kind of person who loves problem-solving and takes pride in doing things right. You’ll have strong engineering knowledge, ideally gained within a HGV or PSV setting, and a good understanding of vehicle maintenance standards.

• Confident making technical decisions and authorising work
• Skilled in managing suppliers and interpreting technical reports
• Able to balance cost efficiency with uncompromising safety
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, service-driven environment
• Collaborative and keen to share knowledge with others

Even if you don’t match every skill listed, we encourage you to apply, as great potential matters to us.

About Us

Dawsongroup is one of Europe’s leading asset rental businesses and the UK’s largest independent provider in this sector. Our Bus & Coach division has been delivering excellence for 30 years, providing modern, safe and reliable vehicles to customers nationwide.

• Over 50 years in asset rentals and 90 years as a family business
• Recently acquired by KKR, supporting future growth and innovation
• A team culture built on trust, integrity and ownership
• Committed to supporting customers and developing our people

About Your Future

We invest in our people because we know that’s where our strength lies. You’ll have access to training, development and progression opportunities across the business, plus a range of benefits designed to help you grow and thrive.

• 25 days leave (including your birthday) plus bank holidays and up to 10 days extra (time served and purchase scheme)
• Funded training and internal progression pathways
• Life assurance scheme and wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme and long-term incentives

Dawsongroup is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

People are our greatest asset.