Fleet Maintenance Controller

Location: East Midlands (or Multiple Office Locations)
Job Type: Permanent | Full Time

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading national organisation for an experienced Fleet Maintenance Controller to oversee the maintenance, compliance, and day-to-day operational performance of a large vehicle fleet.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive fleet professional to play a key role in ensuring vehicles remain safe, compliant, and operational while driving efficiency and reducing downtime across the fleet.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate planned preventative maintenance across the vehicle fleet.

• Manage vehicle repairs, servicing, MOTs and breakdowns.

• Ensure all fleet vehicles remain compliant with relevant transport legislation.

• Liaise with suppliers and maintenance providers to achieve agreed service levels.

• Monitor fleet performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

• Manage vehicle downtime and ensure operational disruption is kept to a minimum.

• Review maintenance schedules and ensure servicing is completed on time.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

• Support the continuous improvement of fleet processes and compliance standards.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records and fleet documentation.

Requirements

• Previous experience within fleet maintenance or fleet management.

• Strong understanding of vehicle maintenance, compliance and transport legislation.

• Experience managing external suppliers and service level agreements (SLAs).

• Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.

• Commercial awareness with the ability to identify cost-saving opportunities.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Proficient IT skills and experience using fleet management systems.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

What's on Offer

• Permanent, full-time position.

• Opportunity to join a well-established national organisation.

• Career development and progression opportunities.

• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

• Varied and rewarding role with responsibility for a nationwide fleet.

If you're an experienced Fleet Maintenance professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.