Regional Fleet Maintenance Lead – Aberdeen & Islands

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran in Aberdeen is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Manager to oversee divisional workshop facilities across the Grampian region, Orkney and Shetland Isles.

You will lead workshop operations, manage budgets, ensure health and safety, and drive continuous improvement, collaborating with National Fleet Services and external suppliers. The successful candidate will bring proven fleet maintenance or workshop leadership experience and be a proactive, communicative leader.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fleet maintenance or workshop management.
• Strong financial acumen and budget management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• A commitment to health and safety, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.
• The ability to lead teams and manage change.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage divisional workshop operations, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with SLAs.
• Delivery fleet deployment in collaboration with National Fleet Services.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and proactive risk management across all facilities.
• Oversee fleet system data accuracy and liaise with suppliers and external contractors.
• Manage workshop budgets and cost-saving initiatives.
• Implement Quality Assurance and Best Value systems aligned with national standards.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and appraise workshop staff in line with organisational policies.
• Ensure timely provision and maintenance of operational and support vehicles.
• Participate in departmental meetings and lead sub-groups influencing fleet strategy.
• Manage external service providers and ensure high-quality, cost-effective vehicle maintenance.
• Oversee stock control, vehicle inspections, and disposal processes in liaison with Fleet Engineers.
• Contribute to R&D projects and support out-of-hours operations as required.

Skills

Fleet maintenance

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Health & safety

Leadership

Change management

Job description

NHS Ayrshire & Arran in Aberdeen is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Manager to oversee divisional workshop facilities across the Grampian region, Orkney and Shetland Isles.

You will lead workshop operations, manage budgets, ensure health and safety, and drive continuous improvement, collaborating with National Fleet Services and external suppliers. The successful candidate will bring proven fleet maintenance or workshop leadership experience and be a proactive, communicative leader.