At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage fleet repairs and coordinate with garages to ensure efficient vehicle maintenance.
- Company: Leading fleet consultancy in Flitwick, Bedfordshire, with a focus on professional growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 23 days holiday, and opportunities for career development.
- Other info: No weekend work, dynamic team, and potential for career advancement.
- Why this job: Transition from workshop roles to an office environment while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Strong knowledge of vehicle repairs and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 42264 - 51656 £ per year.
A leading fleet consultancy based in Flitwick, Bedfordshire, is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Controller to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced automotive professional to transition from workshop roles into a professional, office-based environment managing fleet repairs. This role offers a competitive salary of approximately £40,000, working hours from Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm, with no weekend work.
Benefits of the Fleet Maintenance Controller:
- 23 days' holiday, increasing annually up to 28 days
- Opportunity to develop within a well-established fleet environment
- Attractive salary package
Duties of the Fleet Maintenance Controller:
- Assessing repair requests submitted via the company’s in-house system
- Reviewing repair requirements to ensure necessity and validity
- Checking labour times and repair recommendations for reasonableness
- Authorising repairs and managing the maintenance process
- Monitoring vehicle downtime and ensuring efficient repair progression
- Liaising with garages and repairers to coordinate work
- Arranging hire or replacement vehicles as needed
- Providing regular updates to drivers on repair status
- Maintaining accurate records and internal system updates
- Building and maintaining strong working relationships with repairers, drivers, and clients
Requirements of the Fleet Maintenance Controller:
- Strong knowledge of vehicle repairs and workshop processes
- Ability to assess the necessity and reasonableness of repairs
- Understanding of labour times and repair procedures
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Competent with IT systems and internal software
- Ability to manage multiple vehicles and repair jobs simultaneously
- Professional, customer-focused attitude
- Previous fleet experience advantageous but not essential
- Strong automotive technical background, suited to Vehicle Technicians, Workshop Controllers, Diagnostic Technicians, Service Advisors, or experienced garage reception staff
Fleet Maintenance Controller in Flitwick employer: Allscreens Nationwide Ltd
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