Fleet Maintenance Manager

U-Drive are recruiting for a dynamic and strategic team manager with an exceptional eye for detail and a working knowledge of mechanical operations. The role will see you working alongside an upbeat, customer-focussed and professional team in delivering business-orientated top-level service to our customer base in dealing with all proactive and reactive fleet queries. About the Role As a Fleet Maintenance Manager, you will be taking responsibility for a maintenance budget of £4.5m+, overseeing a team of seven call handlers, technical authorisers, and administrative support in coordinating SMR works for a fleet of 4000 vehicles. This role requires someone who understands the importance of concise and timely communication between departments within the business and external suppliers. Core Responsibilities Full responsibility for the performance management of the team of seven employees Keeping track of, and ensuring all aspects of vehicle compliance including annual testing, LOLER, safety inspections, RFL, etc. Planning and management of scheduled vehicle maintenance, liaising with rental branches, workshops/suppliers, and the customer Take accountability for the end-to-end management of breakdowns and emergency calls Management and development of the external vehicle maintenance supply chain, including onboarding service providers, quality control, and scheduled auditing to ensure continuous quality of service Streamlining of existing suppliers, works approvals, and workflow processes to maximize business revenue and minimize unnecessary costs Responsibility for management and identification of warranty claims Recharging of non-scheduled maintenance events to the customer where applicable and within Service Level Agreement requirements About You Successful candidates should demonstrate the following skills and competencies: Proven leadership experience, including implementing processes and team training, ideally within a similar environment A working mechanical knowledge base, understanding operational functionality and technical communication An exceptional communicator, comfortable holding conversations at all levels from head office teams to workshops and branches to directors A strong negotiator with demonstrable experience An analytical mindset with examples of departmental planning and execution Excellent time management skills Comfortable using Microsoft Office Suites and relevant technical software About Us U-Drive are an established family-owned vehicle rental company with a 42-year legacy, operating over 4,000 vehicles across daily rental, contract hire, and leasing fleet in the UK. Our commitment to excellent service extends to both business customers and private hirers. With strong core values stemming from integrity, responsibility, and respect, our collective team pulls together to deliver ‘exceptional’ service to our customer base time and time again. What we Offer 30 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing with length of service Employee discount on U-Drive rental vehicles, including discounts for friends and families Employee Discount Program offering savings on over 3,000 retailers Employee Assistance Program in partnership with Health Assured Company-sponsored training and development opportunities Free yearly MOT, on-site parking where available, mobile phone Apply now and let our Recruitment Team reach out to discuss your application. We're committed to a policy of equal opportunity, ensuring that everyone has a chance to shine at U-Drive!

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