Vehicle and Machinery Lead

Commercial Services Group; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Vehicle and Machinery Lead to oversee the maintenance of their fleet and equipment. This dynamic role combines hands-on mechanical work with management responsibilities, ensuring over 1,500 pieces of equipment remain operational and compliant. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical skill set and experience in agricultural or specialized mechanical fields. In return, the company offers generous holiday allowances, development opportunities, and various perks, making this an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Extra day off for your birthday

Generous discount schemes

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Opportunities for progression and development

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical skills to maintain vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to develop maintenance schedules and coordinate inspections.

Responsibilities

• Managing and working with a Workshop Fitter for maintenance and repairs.
• Conducting preventative maintenance and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Skills

Management experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Strong organizational skills

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Understanding of vehicle and agricultural equipment

Job description

Vehicle & Machinery Lead

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (DOE)

Location: Ashford, Kent

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Mechanic to support our operational division as the new Vehicle and Machinery Manager. This unique, custom-built role involves maintaining both our company vehicles and agricultural/horticultural equipment.

The role requires hands-on mechanical work and management responsibilities, overseeing one staff member, and maintaining over 1,500 pieces of equipment and more than 70 vehicles, including tractors, vans, trailers, ride-on mowers, hand tools, and waste containers.

You will occasionally travel across the county to our satellite depots or customer sites to ensure equipment is in optimal condition. You will also develop proactive maintenance schedules and coordinate external inspections or maintenance such as MOTs.

This position demands a mechanical skill set to keep our fleet and equipment mobile, efficient, and compliant, along with computer literacy to manage assets effectively.

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

In return, we offer:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Generous discount schemes (gym, retail)
• Life assurance
• Health cash plan
• Opportunities for progression and development
• And many other perks

Key duties include:

• Managing and working with a Workshop Fitter and liaising with our operations team to maintain and repair plant, equipment, and vehicles
• Organizing and performing maintenance and repairs to minimize downtime and ensure roadworthiness and legal compliance
• Completing documentation to ensure compliance with legislation and company policies
• Liaising with grounds maintenance contract managers for procurement, disposal, or sale of equipment
• Conducting preventative maintenance, inspections, servicing, and preparing vehicles for MOT testing, prioritizing health and safety
• Assessing resource requirements and liaising with suppliers and clients to meet budget and timescale targets

Requirements:

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

About Commercial Services Group

CSG is a leading provider of public sector and education procurement and support services globally, with revenues around £800M, 1,800 staff, and 33 trading brands. Services include HR, IT, energy, education resources, procurement, and more.

The operational division covers Landscape Services and Waste Management, supporting outdoor maintenance and waste site management in Kent.

Owned by Kent County Council, CSG supports over 15,000 customers in 86 countries and works with approximately 1,000 suppliers.