Maintenance Manager in Manchester

SIXT Van & Truck is part of the SIXT Group, the global leader in mobility services with over 110 years of experience in supplying a diverse range of automotive solutions to more than 100 countries worldwide. We are a leading commercial vehicle rental company specializing in providing high-quality rental services to a diverse range of clients.

Your role at SIXT:

The SIXT Van and Truck UK division is rapidly expanding, and as a Maintenance Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring top-quality vehicle maintenance services. You will lead a dedicated team responsible for accurately documenting and managing all mechanical and bodywork damages, ensuring professional and timely follow-up with customers. Your role will involve strong coordination with breakdown partners, suppliers, and internal teams to uphold compliance and customer satisfaction.

This exciting opportunity is based out of our Manchester depot where you can develop your leadership and operational skills with SIXT Van & Truck.

Responsibilities:

• You lead, motivate and allocate daily work within your maintenance team.
• You manage relationships with breakdown partners and monitor service level agreements.
• You approve complex vehicle repairs within defined financial limits.
• You oversee supplier performance to ensure quality and efficiency.
• You ensure compliance with MOT and safety check requirements across depots.
• You serve as a working supervisor handling escalated repair jobs and provide cover for coordinator absences.

Your skills matter:

• Background: You have a solid background in vehicle maintenance, ideally with light commercial vehicles (LCV).
• Adaptability: You thrive in dynamic environments and can work effectively under pressure both independently and in teams.
• Attention to Detail: You have a sharp eye for detail ensuring all paperwork and inspections are accurate and complete.
• Communication: You demonstrate excellent communication skills to engage with customers and internal teams clearly and courteously.
• Flexibility: You are open to working shift rotations covering branch operating hours to maintain continuous service.
• Problem-solving: You proactively resolve vehicle condition issues, customer disputes, and insurance coordination challenges.
• IT Proficiency: You are proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Experience: You bring experience from transport, logistics or automotive sectors with prior involvement in maintenance management.
• Driving License: You hold a valid driving license with at least 12 months of driving experience.

Apply now and become part of Team Orange at SIXT Van & Truck in the UK!

Additional Information:

• Competitive Reward Package: Attractive base salary with a performance-based bonus.
• Time Off & Financial Security: Up to 22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, pension scheme, and life assurance.
• Wellbeing & Support: Employee Assistance Programme and access to wellbeing resources.
• Career Development: An entrepreneurial, flat management structure with direct access to decision-makers and genuine opportunities to grow your career.

Ready to Drive Your Sales Career Forward? This is more than a sales role — it’s an opportunity to shape how businesses think about fleet mobility. If you’re an ambitious self-starter with a passion for new business and long-term growth, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of the SIXT Van & Truck journey.

About us: We are a globally leading mobility service provider with a revenue of €4.00 billion and around 9,000 employees worldwide. Our mobility platform ONE combines our products SIXT rent (car rental), SIXT share (car sharing), SIXT ride (taxi, ride, and chauffeur services), and SIXT+ (car subscription), giving our customers access to our fleet of 350,000 vehicles, the services of 4,000 cooperation partners, and around 5 million drivers worldwide. Together with our franchise partners, we are present in more than 110 countries at 2,000 rental stations. At SIXT, top-tier customer experience and outstanding customer service are our highest priorities. We believe in true entrepreneurship and long-term stability and align our corporate strategy with foresight. Get started with us and apply now!