Monday to Friday | Day Shifts
We are seeking an experienced Fleet Control Senior to lead and support a busy maintenance control function. This is a key role responsible for ensuring fleet uptime, managing performance, and delivering against operational KPIs.
Working in a fast-paced environment, you will act as the central point of contact for technical support, liaising with a network of garages and service providers while supporting a diverse commercial fleet.
The Role
As a Fleet Control Senior, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the maintenance control team, ensuring efficient communication, effective scheduling, and minimal vehicle downtime.
You will be responsible for supporting a varied fleet, including:
HGVs
Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) and vans
Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCVs)
Gritters and sweepers
Minibuses and other specialist vehicles
This is a dynamic role where no two days are the same, requiring strong organisational, technical, and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise, mentor, and support a small team of Fleet Controllers
Coordinate and schedule repairs, servicing, and inspections
Manage First Notification of Loss (FNOL) cases
Liaise with core garages and third-party maintenance providers
Monitor repair progress and challenge timescales where necessary
Log and track maintenance and repair activities
Maximise utilisation of field service engineers
Manage parts availability and maintain appropriate stock levels
Follow up on vehicle recoveries resulting from breakdowns or accidents
Analyse defects and ensure timely resolution with repair providers
About You
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
Strong knowledge of commercial vehicle maintenance, ideally HGVs
Confidence in discussing technical issues with workshops and service providers
Understanding of repair costs, warranty processes, and maintenance spend
Experience in a fleet, workshop, or maintenance control environment
Ability to challenge repair estimates and downtime effectively
Excellent organisational and communication skills
You will regularly engage with Service Managers, Workshop Controllers, and Vehicle Technicians, with a core focus on reducing downtime and returning vehicles to service as quickly as possible.
Skills & Systems
Good IT literacy, including MS Office
Familiarity with fleet or automotive systems (e.g. Kerridge, DMS, SAP) is advantageous
About the Company
Kautec Recruitment is a fast-growing automotive recruitment specialist, committed to connecting skilled professionals with leading employers across the sector.
Next Steps
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.
If this role isn’t quite right but you’re exploring new opportunities within the automotive or fleet sector, please get in touch for a confidential discussion
Salary description
£39000.00 - £44500.00 per year