Head of Vehicle Maintenance – Hybrid (HGV Fleet)

Automobile Association; Oldbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive organization in Oldbury is seeking a Vehicle Maintenance Manager to lead the Maintenance department. You will manage a £6m budget and a team of 13, ensuring the fleet remains roadworthy. The ideal candidate has strong HGV operations knowledge and workshop management experience. This role offers a hybrid work model with numerous employee benefits including a comprehensive pension scheme, annual leave, and employee discounts.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution

Free AA breakdown membership

Employee discount scheme

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of HGV operations and vehicle specifications.
• Extensive technical experience within a workshop environment.
• Proven track record in managing maintenance of large HGV fleets of 100+ vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all fleet vehicles are roadworthy and maintain compliance.
• Control a £6m maintenance budget responsibly.
• Lead and manage a team of 13 colleagues.

Skills

HGV operations knowledge

Workshop management experience

Budget management

Fault diagnosis

Leadership skills

Business acumen

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent qualification

Tools

Fleet software packages (R2C)

Job description

A leading automotive organization in Oldbury is seeking a Vehicle Maintenance Manager to lead the Maintenance department. You will manage a £6m budget and a team of 13, ensuring the fleet remains roadworthy. The ideal candidate has strong HGV operations knowledge and workshop management experience. This role offers a hybrid work model with numerous employee benefits including a comprehensive pension scheme, annual leave, and employee discounts.