HGV Workshop & Fleet Manager

National Vehicle Distribution; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 83,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Death In Service Benefit

Digital GP Service

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Leave Purchase Programme

Long Service Awards

Staff Purchase Schemes: Tyres

Staff Purchase Schemes: Tools

Bike to Work

Discounted Gym Membership

Job summary

National Vehicle Distribution seeks a strategic HGV Workshop & Fleet Manager to lead vehicle maintenance across Ireland and the UK. You will bridge business strategy with workshop execution, overseeing a 135-strong fleet with plans to scale to 200, while ensuring uptime and compliance across sites.

The role requires travel between Ireland and the UK, leading 2–3 workshop managers, and optimizing the 70% in-house vs 30% subcontractor model. A strong mechanical engineering background is essential.

Qualifications

• Engineering mindset with mechanical focus and hands-on problem solving.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills across multiple sites.
• Ability to translate business goals into actionable maintenance plans.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HGV workshop operations and manage 2–3 Workshop Managers across IE/UK.
• Drive fleet growth: scale from 135 to 200 car transporters with in-house and subcontracted maintenance.
• Prepare data-backed business cases for CapEx and equipment updates for SMT.
• Ensure compliance with RSA and DVSA regulations; promote safety culture.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Industrial/Process Engineering

Tools

FMS/TMS

Job description

About NVD

A family-owned business, established in 1980, NVD was set up to assist vehicle manufacturers in the timely and incident free distribution of their products. We’ve established ourselves as a one stop shop providing the three main pillars of outbound logistics, including transporting, storing and enhancing our customers’ vehicles, prior to delivery to their end location. Since 1980 NVD has been at the forefront of pioneering the digitisation of the FVL industry. As early adopters of emerging technology we have been able to introduce huge efficiencies saving time and money for our customers. Our unwavering commitment to progress and continual service improvement remains at the heart of our business today.

Position Overview

NVD is seeking a highly skilled and strategic HGV Workshop & Fleet Manager to lead our vehicle maintenance operations across Ireland and the UK. Managing a current fleet of 135 car transporters with a clear mandate to scale to 200 units, you will bridge the gap between high-level business strategy and workshop floor execution.

This role will require Travel between our Ireland and Uk sites.

This role demands a strong foundation in mechanical/industrial engineering, deep technical curiosity for specialised transporter hydraulics and mechanics, and the strategic foresight to optimise our 70% in-house vs. 30% subcontractor service model.

Pay and Benefits

• Pension Scheme
• Death In Service Benefit
• Digital GP Service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Leave Purchase Programme
• Long Service Awards
• Staff Purchase Schemes:
  • Tyres
  • Tools
• Bike to Work
• Discounted Gym Membership

Key Responsibilities

1. Workshop & Subcontractor Management

• Directly oversee primary HGV garage operations in Baldonnell (IE) and Birtley (UK) through 2 to 3 Workshop Managers, ensuring high uptime and rigorous maintenance standards for complex, specialised car transporter mechanics such as multi-deck hydraulic platforms, winch systems, and split-loading mechanisms.

• Optimise performance across the 70% in-house serviced fleet while managing vendor relationships, quality standards, and compliance for the 30% outsourced maintenance model.

Strategic Fleet Growth & Market Intelligence

• Execute NVD’s strategic growth plan to expand the fleet from 135 to 200 car transporters by evaluating ongoing fleet performance, identifying operational shortcomings, and adjusting strategy to align with corporate objectives.

• Translate Senior Management Team (SMT) business goals into actionable, executable operational plans for both the Baldonnell and Birtley workshops.

3. Stakeholder Communication & SMT Alignment

• Prepare data-backed business cases and technical justifications for fleet selection, capital expenditure (CapEx), and equipment updates for presentation to the SMT.

• Serve as a two-way communication bridge—translating high-level company goals down to garage floor mechanics while escalating operational feedback and data to the Head of Logistics & Fleet.

4. Compliance, Safety & Culture

• Ensure 100% compliance with Irish (RSA) and UK (DVSA) transport and roadworthiness regulations, tachograph rules, operator licensing, and annual testing requirements.

• Drive a proactive, zero-harm Safety-First culture and promote garage safety standards across all facilities.

Candidate Profile & Key Requirements

Education & Background: Degree or high-level qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Process Engineering (with a heavy mechanical emphasis).

Technical Experience: Proven background in managing specialised machinery or HGVs (hydraulics, complex mechanical assemblies, custom rig configurations) would be an advantage.

Tech Savviness: Strong interest and capability in workshop management systems (FMS/TMS), predictive maintenance tech, and emerging green fleet capabilities.

Strategic Capability: Experience translating business growth targets into actionable maintenance schedules, capacity planning, and fleet replacement plans.

Leadership: Track record of managing multi-site workshop managers, developing team capability, and fostering a strong Health & Safety culture.

Compliance Knowledge: Come from an environment with a compliance culture; experience adhering to Irish (RSA) and UK (DVSA) heavy transport compliance standards and garage safety legislation.

Equal Opportunities Statement

National Vehicle Distribution is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value openness, innovation, customer focus, and operational excellence. Our organisation actively promotes equality and prohibits discrimination based on gender, marital/civil status, family status, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or membership of the Traveller community, in accordance with Irish and UK equality legislation. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.

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