Workshop Manager - Fleet Management

Thurrock Council; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Thurrock is seeking a Workshop Manager to lead their Fleet Management Team. The role requires managing vehicle diagnostics, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and overseeing workshop safety. Candidates must have supervisory experience in HGV workshop environments and hold a level 3 HGV qualification or equivalent. The position offers a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and benefits such as flexible working. Closing date for applications is February 15, 2026.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to manage a team to achieve high performance.
• Experience supervising an HGV vehicle workshop.
• Hold a full current UK/EU driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate workshop operations effectively.
• Ensure compliance with legal and safety policies.
• Conduct quality checks of MOT station testers.

Skills

Team management

Work prioritization

Vehicle maintenance and repair diagnostics

Technical information interpretation

Report writing

City and Guilds Full Technological Certificate

Supervising HGV workshop

Software systems experience

Education

Recognised level 3 HGV C3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Workshop Manager - Fleet Management Team

Salary: £45,624 to £52,038 per annum plus £5,000 p.a. market supplement (subject to annual review). Grade: F. Permanent Contract. 37 Hours Per Week, core hours 08:00 - 16:00, 06:00 - 14:00 when required.

About the Department

Fleet Management Team are responsible for delivering all Council activities relating to vehicles and plant from procurement through to disposal. Between these stages, our Fleet Management Team are responsible for routine & programmed maintenance services, inspections, reactive repairs, legal requirements, licencing, other statute requirements, ongoing compliance, insurance, fuel management and vehicle & plant supply to all Council frontline operations.

About the Role

To manage and coordinate the effective use of labour, parts and other resources in respect of; diagnostics, inspections, service and repair of vehicles, plant and equipment, in a safe, efficient and economical manner with due regard to current legislation, Thurrock Council's Maintenance Policy with regard to the operator's licence and relevant health & safety policies. Ensure workshop tools, equipment, and diagnostic systems are maintained, safe, and calibrated. Ensure all HGVs meet Operator Licence and DVSA standards at all times.

To act as the Quality Controller with regards to Thurrock's MOT station and to undertake regular quality checks of the stations nominated testers in line with VOSA regulations.

It is essential that applicants hold a full current UK/EU driving licence preferably cat C and hold a recognised level 3 HGV C3; G or equivalent as a minimum.

What We're Looking For

• Ability to manage a team to achieve high levels of performance and quality standards.
• Ability to organise work priorities and allocate work to meet performance targets.
• Vehicle maintenance and repair diagnostic skills.
• Ability to interpret and assimilate technical information.
• Effective report writing.
• City and Guilds Full Technological Certificate or equivalent technical qualification.
• Substantial experience of supervising a HGV vehicle workshop repair and maintenance facility.
• Substantial experience working in a diagnostic capacity within a vehicle repair environment.
• Demonstrable experience of working with software systems in a transport related environment.

Benefits of Working with Us

At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and local offers
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

Important Dates

Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 22 January 2026

Closing Date (Internal & External): 15 February 2026

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Additional Information

If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:

Matt Trott - Head of Fleet & Highways Operations

Email: [not provided]

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:

Download Job Profile (PDF Document)

If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.