Transport and Maintenance Operations Manager

CD Auto Engineering Recruitment Ltd; Redbourn; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the engineering sector is seeking a Transport/Maintenance Operation Manager in Redbourn. The successful candidate will oversee departments, lead teams, and manage operations with a focus on performance and customer satisfaction. A minimum of 5 years in transport or depot management is essential. This permanent position offers a salary of £70k per annum, with an OTE of £80k+, working Monday to Friday in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in Transport, Service or Depot Management.
• Experience in HGV/PSV/Trailer Maintenance environment.
• Strong background in operations or general management within fleet or logistics.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Operations Director on departmental goals.
• Oversee Workshop, Service, and Tyre departments.
• Lead and motivate teams for smooth operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Financial management

Job description

Overview

Transport/Maintenance Operation Manager

ONLY Apply if you have a MINIMUM of 5 years Transport, Service or Depot Management Experience

Basic Salary £70k per annum
OTE £80k+

Permanent Position

Mon - Fri, Days. 40hrs per Week

Job Description

Working with the UK's BEST Engineering Companies; the exciting role of Operations Manager has become available on a permanent position. The role will involve the following:

• Collaborate closely with the Operations Director to understand and support the department\'s goals and vision.
• Gradually take on operational responsibilities to free up the Operations Director for strategic initiatives.
• Provide regular reporting on departmental KPIs, performance, and efficiency.
• Lead and motivate teams to ensure daily operations and long-term planning are carried out smoothly.
• Oversee the Workshop, Service, and Tyre departments to maintain seamless processes and high customer service standards.
• Monitor departmental budgets and ensure all recoverable costs (e.g., recharges, damage, warranty claims) are identified and processed with appropriate margins.
• Support continuous improvement efforts across operations.

Desired Skills And Experience

You will either have experience working in a HGV/PSV/Trailer Maintenance environment & the qualifications to do so. To be considered you MUST have the following:

• Strong background in operations or general management, ideally within the fleet, logistics or commercial vehicle sector.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage multi-department operations.
• A people-focused leader with the ability to get the best out of staff and recruit the right people into the right roles.
• Excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus, ensuring service levels and client satisfaction remain a top priority.
• Financial awareness and the ability to manage budgets and cost recovery processes.
• Excellent organizational skills and a proactive, hands-on approach in a fast-paced environment.

About CD Auto Engineering Recruitment Ltd

We are a specialist engineering & technical agency working within the HGV & Bus industry. We work alongside national and multinational companies within this industry, as well as councils and commercial vehicle rental companies. We recruit for roles across the board so if you are a HGV, PSV or commercial vehicle industry professional please get in touch. We recruit for technicians, operatives, controllers, admin staff and management. If this isn\'t the role for you, but you would like to hear what we have available or have a chat about your future job, please get in touch at the email below.

Application Process

If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position or find out more details then please contact Calvyn Desir or submit your CV by applying now!

I will endeavour to contact all applicants however, if you do not hear from me within two weeks then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful.