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Job description A national Vehicle service in the Coventry area is looking for two Maintenance Coordinators to join their team The ideal candidate will be a hard-working and adaptable Coordinator with a strong technical background. Operating in a fast-paced environment, you will report to the Toolroom Manager and support both the Maintenance department and company Suppliers Role: Technical Maintenance Coordinator Location: Coventry Salary: £36,500 Shift: Days (hybrid - three days in office, two from home) Hours: 37.5 hours pw Key Responsibilities Authorise vehicle repairs in line with company policies, budgets, and service standards. Review repair history, warranty status, and previous maintenance to avoid unnecessary expenditure. Challenge repair costs, labour times, and parts pricing to achieve best value. Proactively monitor vehicle downtime and work with repairers to return vehicles to service as quickly as possible. Build strong working relationships with external repairers, suppliers, manufacturers, and customers. Investigate opportunities to recover costs through warranty claims, goodwill contributions, or supplier accountability. Source suitable replacement parts where required to minimise delays. Ensure rechargeable repairs are correctly identified, documented, and communicated. Monitor maintenance expenditure against agreed budgets and identify opportunities for cost savings. Escalate unresolved technical or supplier issues where appropriate. Maintain accurate maintenance records and provide performance data and reports as required. Support colleagues across the maintenance and customer service teams to deliver an excellent customer experience. General Responsibilities Comply with all health, safety, environmental, and company policies. Deliver excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders. Attend training and development activities as required. Maintain a professional approach and appearance at all times. Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role. About You You'll have a strong technical background in commercial vehicle maintenance together with excellent communication and negotiation skills. You are confident making decisions, managing multiple priorities, and balancing customer service with commercial awareness. Essential Skills & Experience Previous experience as an HGV/LGV Technician, Workshop Controller, Maintenance Controller, or similar technical role. Strong understanding of commercial vehicle maintenance and repair standards. Experience managing repairs through third-party workshops or suppliers. Good knowledge of repair methods, labour times, and parts pricing. Proven ability to control maintenance costs without compromising quality or compliance. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload. Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and maintenance management systems. Ability to work independently while contributing positively within a team. A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement. Desirable Experience within fleet management, contract hire, rental, logistics, or transport operations. Knowledge of warranty processes and cost recovery. Familiarity with vehicle damage assessment or body repair processes. What We're Looking For We're seeking someone who combines technical expertise with commercial awareness and enjoys working in a fast-paced operational environment. You'll be proactive, customer-focused, and committed to delivering high-quality maintenance solutions that keep vehicles operating safely and efficiently. Please apply online or contact for a confidential conversation Executive Network Group, encompassing Technical Network, Network HR, HSE Network & Procurement People, sourcing mid to senior level management for automotive, aerospace, engineering and manufacturing industrial sectors, with a portfolio of services including executive search, advertising, MRO for permanent and interim contract recruitment services

Procurement Planner Derby up to £35,000 Permanent The Opportunity Are you a proactive Procurement professional who enjoys the challenge of "chasing the data" and keeping a busy production line moving? A leading rail specialist in Derby is looking for a Procurement Planner to join them at a critical point in their growth. This is a high-visibility role where you will serve as the Single Point of Contact for a major production area. Beyond the day-to-day buying, you will play a key role in transitioning the business from manual spreadsheets to a structured MRP environment. If you want a role where you can put your own stamp on processes and be supported with CIPS sponsorship, this is a fantastic career move. Responsibilities: Serve as the focal point for the Bogie production area, coordinating material requirements between procurement and operations. Analyse project status and MRP data to identify material gaps, lead times, and potential risks to delivery. Raise and manage purchase orders, taking full ownership of the Open Order Book and supplier expediting. Act as a Visual Management Coordinator, maintaining up-to-date planning boards and trackers to keep all stakeholders informed. Support the implementation of a new MRP system and drive continuous improvement across procurement workflows. The Candidate: We are looking for a confident, assertive individual with a background in Heavy Engineering or Manufacturing. You must have a strong understanding of MRP principles and be highly proficient in Excel, as you will initially be managing complex manual data sets. The ideal candidate isn't afraid to "get stuck in" and challenge internal stakeholders to get the information needed to meet deadlines. If you are organised, resilient, and looking for a long-term home that invests in your professional development (CIPS), we want to hear from you. Location: Derby (5/5 On-site) Salary: £35,000 + CIPS Sponsorship, Electric Car Scheme, 33 Days Holiday, and Career Development. About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.