Workshop Fleet Manager

Posting date:	15 May 2026
Salary:	£58,000 to £65,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	14 June 2026
Location:	CM32BS
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Kautec Recruitment
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	KT2319-658361

Summary

Workshop Fleet Manager

Our client is a national leader in delivering first-class transport solutions and is seeking an experienced Workshop Fleet Manager to oversee a busy commercial vehicle depot.

This is a varied and hands-on leadership role with responsibilities split across operational management and stakeholder engagement.

The Role

As Workshop Fleet Manager, you will:

• Manage a busy commercial vehicle depot, ensuring full compliance with all regulatory, Health & Safety, and best practice standards
  
• Identify and develop new retail and service opportunities to support business growth
  
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, ensuring consistently high levels of customer satisfaction
  

  This role is critical to the smooth running of a fast-paced service and aftersales operation.

  Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee the day-to-day running of the workshop
    
  • Allocate jobs to a team of highly skilled Vehicle Engineers using a structured workflow system
    
  • Ensure all work is completed to the required specifications, quality standards, and timeframes
    

    Your workshop will typically be responsible for:

    • Routine and preventative maintenance
      
    • MOT preparation
      
    • Scheduled servicing in line with DVSA standards
      
    • 6–8 weekly vehicle inspections
      
    • Diagnosing and correcting running defects
      
    • Chassis and fabrication work
      
    • Hydraulics and pneumatics maintenance
      
    • Electrical and wiring diagnostics and repairs
      
    • Continuous improvement of vehicle standards
      About the Fleet

      You will oversee maintenance and servicing across a diverse fleet, including:

      • Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs)
        
      • Road tankers
        
      • MOD vehicles
        
      • Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
        
      • Gritters
        
      • Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCVs)
        
      • Road sweepers
        

        The workshop supports a mix of diesel, hybrid, and fully electric vehicles, so up-to-date knowledge of modern vehicle technologies is essential.

        About You
        • Strong leadership and people management skills
          
        • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
          
        • Calm and professional approach in high-pressure environments
          
        • Proven experience within a commercial vehicle, fleet, or workshop environment
          
        • Strong understanding of compliance, safety, and operational best practices