Regional Fleet Engineering Manager - Exeter

About Our Client

As the Regional Fleet Engineering Manager, you will oversee the performance and compliance of our third-party maintenance and repair network. Your goal is to manage engineering and supplier maintenance cycles efficiently while meeting operational and customer needs.

Job Description

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards.
• Engage in cross-training and maintain professional conduct.
• Maintain high standards of appearance and adhere to company regulations.

• Lead and develop the Field Engineering Team, ensuring service levels and KPIs are met.
• Conduct regular team meetings and manage recruitment and resources.
• Review third-party performance and costs, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Develop and maintain a robust third-party network.
• Manage commercial agreements, including parts costings.
• Collaborate with Regional CS teams to optimise throughput of work.
• Ensure all third-party services meet customer expectations.
• Roll out agreements and maintain ongoing management of the network.
• Implement plans for business objectives and assess employee performance.
• Investigate repair failures and compliance issues.
• Drive continual process improvements within financial budgets.
• Ensure compliance with legal standards through collaboration with industry bodies.
• Provide technical engineering support to internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage warranty claims and manufacturer recalls.
• Engage with manufacturers on vehicle in-service issues and resolution plans.
• Identify areas for continual improvement and implement solutions.
• Participate in engineering change management and tender responses.
• Evaluate new suppliers for inclusion in the maintenance network.
• Maintain relationships with external maintenance providers.
• Generate reports to track performance against objectives and budgets.

The Successful Applicant

Experience:

• Managing vehicle engineers/technicians in workshop or mobile maintenance operations
• Managing engineering managers.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of commercial vehicle engineering (ideally City and Guilds level 3 or equivalent).

Skills:

• Strong relationship management and influencing skills.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and numerical skills.
• Budget management and data analysis capabilities.
• Proficient in Office 365 and fleet management systems.

Attributes:

• Flexible working attitude.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage a diverse workload.

This role is a Field based role across the South West England so any location is desirable but you would need to travel

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary in the range of £50,000 to £60,000
• Company Car
• Pension & PHC
• 25 DAYS + BH