Fleet Control Senior

Posting date:	16 April 2026
Salary:	£39,000 to £44,500 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	16 May 2026
Location:	CR0 1AG
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Kautec Recruitment
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	KT2320-65836

Summary

Fleet Control Senior

Monday to Friday | Day Shifts

We are seeking an experienced Fleet Control Senior to lead and support a busy maintenance control function. This is a key role responsible for ensuring fleet uptime, managing performance, and delivering against operational KPIs.

Working in a fast-paced environment, you will act as the central point of contact for technical support, liaising with a network of garages and service providers while supporting a diverse commercial fleet.

The Role

As a Fleet Control Senior, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the maintenance control team, ensuring efficient communication, effective scheduling, and minimal vehicle downtime.

You will be responsible for supporting a varied fleet, including:

• HGVs
  
• Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) and vans
  
• Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCVs)
  
• Gritters and sweepers
  
• Minibuses and other specialist vehicles
  

  This is a dynamic role where no two days are the same, requiring strong organisational, technical, and communication skills.

  Key Responsibilities
  • Supervise, mentor, and support a small team of Fleet Controllers
    
  • Coordinate and schedule repairs, servicing, and inspections
    
  • Manage First Notification of Loss (FNOL) cases
    
  • Liaise with core garages and third-party maintenance providers
    
  • Monitor repair progress and challenge timescales where necessary
    
  • Log and track maintenance and repair activities
    
  • Maximise utilisation of field service engineers
    
  • Manage parts availability and maintain appropriate stock levels
    
  • Follow up on vehicle recoveries resulting from breakdowns or accidents
    
  • Analyse defects and ensure timely resolution with repair providers
    About You

    To succeed in this role, you will bring:

    • Strong knowledge of commercial vehicle maintenance, ideally HGVs
      
    • Confidence in discussing technical issues with workshops and service providers
      
    • Understanding of repair costs, warranty processes, and maintenance spend
      
    • Experience in a fleet, workshop, or maintenance control environment
      
    • Ability to challenge repair estimates and downtime effectively
      
    • Excellent organisational and communication skills
      

      You will regularly engage with Service Managers, Workshop Controllers, and Vehicle Technicians, with a core focus on reducing downtime and returning vehicles to service as quickly as possible.

      Skills & Systems
      • Good IT literacy, including MS Office
        
      • Familiarity with fleet or automotive systems (e.g. Kerridge, DMS, SAP) is advantageous
        About the Company

        Kautec Recruitment is a fast-growing automotive recruitment specialist, committed to connecting skilled professionals with leading employers across the sector.

        Next Steps

        If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

        If this role isn’t quite right but you’re exploring new opportunities within the automotive or fleet sector, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.