Workshop Manager - Fleet Management
| Posting date: | 14 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £45,624 to £52,038 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Market Supplement £5Kpa |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 February 2026 |
| Location: | Thurrock, Essex, RM20 3EE |
| Company: | Thurrock Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2796_1768393199 |
Summary
Workshop Manager - Fleet Management Team
Salary: £45,624 to £52,038 per annum Plus £5,000 pa 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
We're looking for someone who has:
- 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): 22nd January 2026
Closing Date (Internal & External): 15th 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:
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.
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