Senior Fleet Service & Workshop Manager

Swain Group; Loose; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Insurance Scheme

Company vehicle or car allowance

Job summary

Swain Group is seeking an experienced Fleet Service Manager (south) to lead a 24-hour workshop operation in Rochester, Kent, with responsibility for a large and complex fleet of vehicles, trailers and cranes. The role requires strong health and safety leadership and a focus on service levels and efficiency.

You will manage workshop staff, control costs and oversee the Parts Department, ensuring regulatory compliance and alignment with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience managing a large 24-hour workshop operation.
• Deep knowledge of road transport regulation, operator licensing, fleet governance and assurance.
• IT literate and proficient in MS office suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control day-to-day workshop activities to ensure health and safety guidelines are adhered to.
• Ensure scheduled repair times are adhered to and WIP and cost controls followed.
• Oversee parts department, stock levels and third-party repairs within budgets.
• Manage staff payroll, recruitment and development of workshop staff.
• Resolve customer/service provider/invoice queries and monitor KPI performance.

Skills

Health and Safety

People management

Communication

Team leadership

Adaptability

IT literacy

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Swain Group is seeking an experienced Fleet Service Manager (south) to lead a 24-hour workshop operation in Rochester, Kent, with responsibility for a large and complex fleet of vehicles, trailers and cranes. The role requires strong health and safety leadership and a focus on service levels and efficiency.

You will manage workshop staff, control costs and oversee the Parts Department, ensuring regulatory compliance and alignment with business objectives.