Vehicular Maintenance Administrator

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled Vehicular Maintenance Administrator to join our team at Hgvtraders. As a key member of our Customer Service Centre, you will be responsible for controlling maintenance on a range of LGV/HGV vehicles across various customer contracts.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of light and heavy commercial vehicle maintenance, repair, and diagnostic techniques. You should also possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to work under pressure and as part of a team.

A competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000 per annum is offered, depending on experience, along with a range of benefits including increased holiday entitlement, long service awards, and a cycle to work scheme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Control maintenance, breakdown, and accident expenditure on a varied range of equipment and contracts.
• Facilitate technical matters related to cost or quality of repairs, ensuring best value and quality levels are achieved.
• Authorise expenditure within an agreed spend limit on estimates, ensuring all maintenance records/contract processes are followed.
• Liaise with Maintenance Control Manager/Fleet Engineers/Customer on servicing and MOT requirements.
• Ensure all maintenance records are kept up to date through our supplier portal.
• Drive down repair costs and rates charged by suppliers, utilising the most cost-effective resources available.

Requirements:

• Aptitude in light and heavy commercial vehicle maintenance, repair, and diagnostic techniques.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and maintenance management systems (advantageous).