This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled HGV mechanic with workshop management experience to lead the maintenance, compliance, and operational readiness of a diverse commercial fleet. The successful candidate will combine hands-on mechanical expertise with workshop leadership, ensuring vehicles and specialist equipment remain safe, compliant, and available for operational requirements. What You'll Be Doing ✅ Leading the maintenance and repair of a mixed fleet of HGVs, vans, 4x4s, and specialist vehicles ✅ Planning and managing servicing schedules, inspections, MOT preparation, and defect rectification ✅ Carrying out six-weekly inspections, preventative maintenance, and reactive repairs ✅ Diagnosing and resolving mechanical and vehicle defects efficiently ✅ Maintaining accurate service, repair, and compliance records ✅ Managing workshop housekeeping, tooling, stock control, and health & safety standards ✅ Working closely with operational and transport teams to prioritise repairs and maximise fleet availability ✅ Monitoring vehicle downtime and communicating repair updates effectively ✅ Supporting LOLER, PAT, and compliance inspections as required ✅ Driving continuous improvement and promoting a positive, solution-focused workshop culture What We're Looking For ✔️ Proven experience managing and maintaining commercial vehicle fleets ✔️ NVQ Level 2 or 3 in HGV Maintenance, or equivalent industry experience ✔️ Strong diagnostic and mechanical skills across HGVs and light commercial vehicles ✔️ Experience with grab, tipper, tanker, jetting, or vacuum vehicles would be advantageous ✔️ Excellent understanding of vehicle compliance and record-keeping requirements ✔️ Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads in a fast-paced environment ✔️ Ability to build strong working relationships across operations, transport, and management teams ✔️ Full UK Driving Licence ✔️ HGV Class C Licence (Essential) Varied role combining hands-on fitting with leadership responsibilities