Regional Fleet Engineer - North

TIP Group; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car provided

Private Healthcare for You & YourLoved

Annual pension contribution

Job summary

TIP Group is seeking a Regional Fleet Engineer to support performance, safety and compliance across our workshop network and Mobile Service Units in the UK. You’ll audit, guide and collaborate with operations and commercial teams to maintain high engineering standards while enjoying regional autonomy with a company car.

You’ll drive utilisation of MSUs, manage multiple sites, analyze maintenance data and implement policy improvements, working with a supportive team that values practical input

Qualifications

• Strong technical engineering knowledge in fleet or trailer maintenance
• Experience managing multiple workshop locations and mobile teams
• Able to analyse maintenance data and drive improvements in compliance and productivity
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence teams, customers and suppliers
• Proactive mindset with a sense of ownership in your work
• Good sense of humour and team spirit

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed workshop and vendor audits to ensure safety and compliance
• Drive utilization and productivity of Mobile Service Units via weekly monitoring
• Ensure road-going units and MSUs remain compliant (MOT, Tachograph, Tax, servicing)
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting to Regional Operations Managers and Workshop Service Managers
• Carry out quality re-inspections and technical assessments at customer sites
• Support development and implementation of maintenance policies and engineering standards
• Monitor tooling registers, calibration schedules and load testing for equipment compliance
• Deliver EHS training and ensure technicians meet health and safety standards
• Manage vendor relationships including performance monitoring and SLA compliance
• Collaborate with a hands-on team that values input

Skills

Fleet maintenance

Workshop management

Data analysis

Vendor management

Audit experience

Technical guidance

MSU tracking software

Maintenance scheduling software

Tools

MSU tracking software

Maintenance scheduling software

Job description

We’re TIP Group – a proud Great Place to Work® – and we’re looking for a skilled and motivated Regional Fleet Engineer to join our team.

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Regional Fleet Engineer to support the performance, safety and compliance of our workshop network and Mobile Service Units.

This role plays a key part in maintaining high engineering standards through audits, technical guidance and collaboration with operational and commercial teams. The position offers a regional remit with a company car, giving you the autonomy to support multiple sites while ensuring maintenance activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with company policies.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Conducting detailed workshop and vendor audits to ensure engineering, safety and compliance standards are consistently met
• Driving utilisation and productivity of Mobile Service Units through weekly monitoring and MSU performance tracking
• Ensuring all road-going units and MSUs remain fully compliant (MOT, Tachograph, Tax, servicing and legal requirements)
• Providing technical guidance and troubleshooting support to Regional Operations Managers and Workshop Service Managers
• Carrying out quality re-inspections and technical assessments at customer sites where required
• Supporting the development and implementation of maintenance policies, engineering standards and best practice across the region
• Monitoring tooling registers, calibration schedules and load testing to ensure workshop equipment compliance
• Delivering EHS training and ensuring technicians remain compliant with health, safety and operational standards
• Managing vendor relationships, including performance monitoring, labour rate negotiation and SLA compliance
• Working closely with a supportive, hands-on team that values your input

What You’ll Bring

• Strong technical engineering knowledge with experience across fleet or trailer maintenance environments
• Experience managing or supporting multiple workshop locations and mobile teams
• Confidence analysing maintenance data and driving improvements in compliance and productivity
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence teams, customers and suppliers
• A proactive mindset and a sense of ownership in your work
• A good sense of humour – we work hard, but we like a laugh too

Why TIP?

Because culture isn’t a poster on the wall and it’s something you should feel every day. We’re good at what we do and we put people first. We invest in your growth, value your voice, and genuinely care about our team. We don’t just say we’re a Great Place to Work® – we prove it. IT’S HOW WE ROLL.

Benefits Include

• £1,000 employee referral bonus
• Company car provided
• Private Healthcare for You & Your Loved Ones
• Annual contribution towards your well-beingPension Scheme with Aviva
• Income Protection available in case of long-term sickness or disability
• Life Assurance (up to 3x annual base salary)
• Ability to buy up to 4 additional days for more holidays!
• Awards & Recognition so you feel valued for your hard work (e.g. Christmas vouchers, business hero awards etc.)
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