Plant and Vehicle Maintenance Manager

TN United Kingdom; Ashford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Plant and Vehicle Maintenance Manager to oversee a diverse fleet and plant machinery vital for frontline services. This key operational role involves hands-on management across multiple sites, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while leading a small team. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience in fleet management, strong mechanical knowledge, and excellent leadership skills. With a competitive salary and generous benefits, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the public services sector.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Pension

Uniform provided

Free parking

Free tea & coffee

Free breakfast

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a fleet and/or plant in a local authority.
• Strong mechanical knowledge of plant, vehicles, trailers, and small engines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a proactive maintenance schedule for vehicles and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and vehicle/plant regulations.

Skills

Fleet Management

Plant Maintenance

Health & Safety Compliance

Mechanical Knowledge

Leadership Skills

Education

Relevant Technical Qualification

Tools

MOT Equipment

Workshop Tools

Job description

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Client:

New Appointments Group

Location:

Ashford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

Plant and Vehicle Maintenance Manager

Benefits:

* Competitive salary
* Monday to Friday - no weekends
* 33 days holiday, increasing to 35 and capped at 40 (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
* plus Birthday holiday
* Pension
* Uniform provided
* Free parking
* Free tea & coffee
* Free breakfast

Are you an experienced Fleet or Plant Manager with a passion for keeping essential services moving?
We're working on behalf of a well-established public services provider delivering high-quality grounds maintenance and waste management across Kent. With a mixed fleet of over 1,500 assets-from tractors and trailers to ride-on mowers and hand tools- we are resourcing for a Vehicle and Equipment Manager to join their team and take ownership of all maintenance operations.

The Role:

This is a key operational position ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient upkeep of a diverse fleet and plant machinery critical to delivering frontline services. You'll be hands-on across multiple sites, supported by a Workshop Fitter and liaising daily with Contract Managers and an Operations team.

* Develop and manage a proactive maintenance and replacement schedule for all vehicles and equipment
* Oversee inspections, routine servicing, and MOT preparation
* Ensure compliance with health & safety and vehicle/plant regulations (including LOLER)
* Diagnose faults, carry out repairs, and supervise workshop activity
* Line manage fitters and apprentices, allocating daily workloads
* Monitor and manage parts inventory, procurement, and supplier relationships
* Maintain accurate service records and documentation for audits and invoicing
* Support waste container repairs and disposal logistics
* Advise on new asset procurement and coordinate asset lifecycle plans
* Attend auctions to manage asset disposals

About you:

* Proven experience managing a fleet and/or plant in a local authority, highways, or grounds maintenance environment
* Strong mechanical knowledge of plant, vehicles, trailers, and small engines
* Demonstrable understanding of safety compliance (H&S, LOLER, PUWER)
* Good leadership and organisational skills - capable of managing a small team
* Full UK driving licence (essential)