Technical Maintenance Controller

Paragon Bank; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable UK financial institution is seeking an experienced Technical Maintenance Controller to manage vehicle maintenance and oversee operational costs in a supportive environment. Candidates should have a strong understanding of fleet management systems and relevant qualifications, such as an A level or automotive apprenticeship. The role offers generous holidays and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Share Save Scheme

Pension contributions up to 10%

Family-friendly policies

Employee discounts

Volunteering days

Life assurance

Qualifications

• High understanding of fleet management systems.
• Experience with Fleetwave is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage vehicle maintenance, maximizing availability and minimizing costs.
• Negotiate repair charges and manage budgets.
• Support staff and ensure health and safety in operations.
• Oversee Fleet Desk Operations and handle out-of-hours breakdowns.
• Administer new vehicle onboarding and monitor KPIs.

Skills

Fleet management systems

Clean UK driver’s license (Category C+E)

Education

A level or equivalent

Automotive apprenticeship

HNC in Automotive Engineering and Science

CPC in Road Haulage

Job description

A Platinum Investors in People employer and an award-winning UK bank, focused on growth. Our customers include savers and businesses across the UK, and together, we use our expertise to help them achieve their ambitions and build a sustainable future. If you’re an experienced Technical Maintenance Controller seeking growth in a friendly environment, we want to hear from you!

Let’s grow together!

Job Purpose

To professionally and proactively manage vehicle maintenance, maximizing vehicle availability while minimizing maintenance costs.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Technical Maintenance Controller, including training in company systems, supporting employees, and ensuring health and safety.
• Manage maintenance providers: maximize warranty periods, negotiate repair charges, manage budgets, produce financial reports, source parts and suppliers, and liaise with manufacturers on product issues and safety recalls.
• Oversee Fleet Desk Operations: maintain operating hours, control costs, support staff, organize warranty and third-party repairs, and handle queries and out-of-hours breakdowns.
• Manage Mobile Engineers: arrange inspections, organize PDI’s, ensure maintenance standards, support training, and uphold health and safety policies.
• Use and manage the fleet management system accurately, resolve system faults, and monitor KPIs.
• Administer new vehicle onboarding: ensure PDIs, legal documentation, system entry, and communication with contracts.

About You

Key Skills

• High understanding of fleet management systems; Fleetwave experience is a plus.
• Clean UK driver’s license (Category C+E) preferred.

Qualifications & Experience

Must have one of the following:

• Educated to A level or equivalent, or
• Automotive apprenticeship, or
• HNC in Automotive Engineering and Science, or
• CPC in Road Haulage (advantage).

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

We encourage applications even if you don’t meet all criteria. We value diversity and are excited to hear from passionate individuals!

Inclusion

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to accessible recruitment processes. Please contact us if you need adjustments.

About Us

What we offer:

• Generous holiday allowance, including days off for your birthday, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve, with options to buy or sell leave.
• Share Save Scheme, Profit-Related Pay, Pension contributions up to 10%, family-friendly policies, employee discounts, volunteering days, and life assurance.

Our Values

Be yourself, be heard, be well, and be better. We promote diversity, listen to your voice, support your wellbeing, and encourage your development to help you reach your potential.