Fleet and Workshop Manager

1 week ago

Pinxton NG NS, United Kingdom KB Event Ltd Full time

Fleet & Workshop Manager – HGV

Location: Pinxton

Salary: Up to £60,000 DOE

Hours: Full-time, Permanent

Reporting to: Operations Director

Are you an experienced Workshop Manager from an HGV or Commercial Vehicle background? Ready for a challenge? Passionate about engineering and events?

Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and want to become the go-to engineering specialist within a leading UK transport company?

This is your opportunity to take the next exciting step in your career with a well-established organisation that's been a leading transport provider within the events industry for over 30 years.

The Role

Based at Pinxton, you will be responsible for all aspects of fleet and workshop management, including:

  • Planned and preventative maintenance
  • Breakdowns and compliance in line with the operator's licence
  • Health & Safety leadership across all workshop operations
  • Managing the on-site VMU (Vehicle Maintenance Unit) – either in-house or outsourced
  • Reviewing fleet maintenance models to determine the most efficient and cost-effective approach
  • Managing sub-contracted services and negotiating competitive rates
  • Ensuring equipment availability and safety
  • Liaising with Operations to remove and repair defective equipment
  • Overseeing calibration and maintenance records
  • Maintaining the KB brand image through fleet presentation
  • Purchasing and procurement of maintenance products and services
  • Risk assessments and compliance documentation
  • Providing technical advice and insurance cost proposals
  • Leading and developing a small team of HGV Technicians
  • Occasional hands-on maintenance support

You'll also manage external MOT and maintenance providers, ensuring fleet readiness while minimising costs and downtime.

Please note: The fleet consists of both UK and Irish trucks, requiring a strong understanding of cross-border compliance and maintenance standards.

The Ideal Candidate

You'll bring:

  • Proven experience supervising or managing within an HGV workshop
  • Strong mechanical engineering background
  • Excellent knowledge of vehicle and fleet compliance
  • Understanding of European drivers' hours and geography
  • International CPC – essential
  • Engineering / Mechanical qualifications – essential
  • HGV licence – desirable

Person Specification

  • Member of a relevant professional body (e.g., IRTE, SOE)
  • Recognised mechanical engineering qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent)
  • Experience in haulage fleet management or workshop leadership
  • Strong leadership and team motivation skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications
  • Proven history of system implementation and continuous improvement
  • Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of Kaizen, Six Sigma – desirable

Why Join KB?

  • Be part of a UK-leading transport company with a reputation for excellence
  • Enjoy ongoing professional and technical development
  • Work with a passionate team and a fleet of high-spec, bespoke vehicles
  • Make a real impact in a fast-paced, event-driven environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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