Vehicle and Machinery Lead

JR United Kingdom; Ashford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Vehicle and Machinery Manager to oversee a diverse fleet and ensure optimal operational efficiency. This role combines hands-on mechanical work with administrative tasks, managing over 1,500 pieces of equipment and 70+ vehicles. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, a full UK driving license, and experience in agriculture or specialized mechanical fields. Join a forward-thinking team that values your expertise and offers opportunities for progression and development, alongside attractive perks like extra time off for your birthday and generous discounts.

Benefits

Extra day off for your birthday

Generous discounts on gym and retail schemes

Life assurance cover

Opportunities for progression and development

Additional perks

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team in a mechanical or agricultural setting.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance and repairs of vehicles and equipment.
• Organize preventative maintenance and inspections.
• Liaise with contract managers for procurement and compliance.

Skills

Management experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Understanding of vehicle and agricultural equipment

Education

Experience as an Agricultural Mechanical Technician

Experience as a Plant Machinery Engineer

Job description

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Job Title: Vehicle and Machinery Manager (Senior Mechanic)

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Mechanic to support our operational division as the Vehicle and Machinery Manager. This role is tailored to maintain our company vehicles and agricultural/horticultural equipment.

This key position involves hands-on mechanical work and administrative tasks, overseeing a team member, and managing over 1,500 pieces of equipment and 70+ vehicles, including tractors, vans, trailers, ride-on mowers, hand tools, and waste containers.

You will be required to travel across the county to various depots or customer sites to ensure equipment is in optimal condition. Maintaining proactive maintenance schedules and coordinating external inspections or services, such as MOTs, will be essential.

The role demands a mechanically skilled individual capable of keeping our fleet and equipment operational, efficient, and compliant. Computer literacy is also necessary for effective asset management.

An essential requirement is a full UK driving license. Experience in agriculture or specialized mechanical fields is preferred.

What we offer:

• An extra day off for your birthday
• Generous discounts on gym and retail schemes
• Life assurance cover
• Opportunities for progression and development
• Additional perks

Responsibilities:

• Manage and collaborate with the Workshop Fitter and operations team to maintain and repair plant, equipment, and vehicles
• Organize and perform maintenance and repairs to minimize downtime and ensure roadworthiness and legal compliance
• Complete documentation to ensure legislative and company policy compliance
• Liaise with contract managers for equipment procurement, disposal, or sale
• Conduct preventative maintenance, inspections, routine servicing, and prepare vehicles for MOT testing, prioritizing health and safety
• Assess resource needs and liaise with suppliers and clients to meet budgets and deadlines

Qualifications:

• Management experience in a similar sector
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate maintenance schedules and handle unplanned repairs
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in this sector
• Understanding of vehicle, horticultural, and agricultural equipment
• Ability to interpret task and data sheets related to vehicles and plant
• Experience as an Agricultural Mechanical Technician or Plant Machinery Engineer is advantageous

About Commercial Services Group:

CSG is a leading provider of public sector and education procurement and support services worldwide, with revenues of approximately £800M, employing 1,800 staff across 33 brands. Our services include HR, IT, Energy, Education Resources, Procurement, and more.

Our operational division encompasses Landscape Services and Waste Management, supporting numerous waste sites and transfer stations in Kent.

Owned by Kent County Council, CSG serves over 15,000 customers across 86 countries, working with about 1,000 suppliers.