Maintenance Manager - HGV Fleet

The AA; Oldbury; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Worksave pension scheme with employer contribution

Free AA breakdown membership

Discounts on AA products

Employee discount scheme

Company funded life assurance

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider is seeking a Maintenance Manager - HGV Fleet in Oldbury. The ideal candidate will manage an external maintenance budget of £6m and ensure a fleet of up to 280 HGVs is roadworthy. Responsibilities include leading a team of 13, maintaining compliance with O Licence conditions, and achieving high fleet availability. Enjoy a hybrid working model with competitive benefits, including 25 days leave and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Extensive technical experience within a workshop environment.
• Proven track record in managing maintenance of large HGV fleets of 100+ vehicles.
• Experience in managing departmental budgets of up to £6m.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all fleet vehicles are roadworthy.
• Control a £6m maintenance budget responsibly.
• Lead and manage a team of 13 colleagues.
• Deliver consistent fleet availability of 90%.

Skills

Knowledge of HGV operations

Workshop management experience

Ability to diagnose faults

Business acumen

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Fleet software packages (e.g., R2C)

Job description

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Job Title: Maintenance Manager - HGV Fleet

Location: Oldbury – Hybrid – Three Days in Office

Employment Type: Permanent

Hours: Monday-Friday

AA Summary

Think the AA is just about roadside assistance? Think again! As one of the UK's most trusted brands, we provide a wide range of services to millions of customers. From comprehensive Home and Motor Insurance to personalised Financial Services like Loans and Savings, and outstanding B2B, Consumer, Business Services, Driver Training, Car Care, and Service Maintenance and Repair, we've got you covered. Our mission is to keep Britain moving, and we're looking for dedicated individuals to join our team. Ready to join us?

This is the job

We’re looking for a dynamic leader to head up the Maintenance department within Recovery Operations. You’ll manage a £6m external maintenance budget and a team of 13, including three direct reports, ensuring our fleet of up to 280 HGVs stays roadworthy and ready for action. This role is for someone who thrives on responsibility and results. You’ll build strong partnerships with our national maintenance provider, drive accountability across your team, and use your expertise in HGV maintenance to deliver outstanding fleet performance while keeping costs under control. If you’re commercially savvy, confident in presenting data and insights to senior stakeholders, and passionate about making things happen, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

What will I be doing?

• Ensuring all fleet vehicles are roadworthy and maintained in line with O Licence conditions and DVSA Earned Recognition standards.
• Keeping accurate records of all vehicle inspections and repairs.
• Controlling a £6m maintenance budget responsibly to ensure repair costs are fair, reasonable and reflect required work.
• Leading and managing a team of 13 colleagues, ensuring clarity of roles and engagement.
• Delivering consistent fleet availability of 90% through effective vendor management.
• Signing off high‑value repairs and approving invoices within agreed authority limits.
• Monitoring maintenance providers to ensure compliance with contractual standards.
• Representing the company during internal and external audits of fleet procedures and records.
• Creating and presenting management information (MI) reports at required intervals.
• Negotiating repair timelines and costs to achieve the best commercial outcomes for the business.

What do I need?

• Excellent knowledge of HGV operations and vehicle specifications.
• Extensive technical experience within a workshop environment.
• Experience in workshop management or control (highly advantageous).
• Engineering degree or equivalent qualification (desirable).
• Proven track record in managing maintenance of large HGV fleets of 100+ vehicles.
• Working knowledge of fleet software packages, such as R2C.
• Ability to diagnose faults accurately and recommend effective remedies at pace.
• Confidence in line management responsibilities with experience in departmental leadership.
• Experience in managing and setting departmental budgets of up to £6m.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to evaluate decisions commercially.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
• Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
• Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends
• Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
• Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
• Company funded life assurance
• Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.

As part of the onboarding process, we complete several pre‑employment checks including work reference, credit and criminal record checks.

We may close the vacancy sooner than the advertised date if we get a high volume of applications, please apply now if you are interested.