Fleet Control Senior

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.

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.

• 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

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.

• Good IT literacy, including MS Office
• Familiarity with fleet or automotive systems (e.g. Kerridge, DMS, SAP) is advantageous

Kautec Recruitment is a fast-growing automotive recruitment specialist, committed to connecting skilled professionals with leading employers across the sector.

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.