Fleet Maintenance Controller

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:

• No weekend work
• 23 days' holiday, increasing annually up to 28 days
• Pension scheme
• Opportunity to develop within a well-established fleet environment
• Long-term career growth prospects
• 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 as the Fleet Maintenance Controller
• 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

Contact Tom Thacker, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Flitwick and Bedfordhsire, today to discover more about this fantastic Fleet Maintenance Controller opportunity.

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