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Maintenance Controller – Fleet
Solihull

Hybrid Working (after Probation)
£36,000 + Bonus
Permanent

Our client are one of the UK’s most respected fleet management companies, due to continued growth they are seeking a maintenance controller to join them in the Solihull area. The role will suit someone with a background as a vehicle technician who is seeking to transition into an office environment.

Key Responsibilities – Maintenance Controller – Fleet

Managing authorisation requests promptly and efficiently, validating work is necessary and correct pricing and labour times are applied, challenging vendors appropriately and highly accurate input of all appropriate information into client systems to the extent determined by the business.
Controlling downtime effectively, conducting quality work progression activity and updating systems clearly and accurately.
Engaging with customers appropriately in relation to authorisation activities and determining the most cost effective solutions, and ensuring customers are updated appropriately on work progress.
Qualifications & Experience – Maintenance Controller – Fleet

Technical vehicle related qualifications such as City & Guilds or equivalent
Demonstrable, detailed knowledge of motor vehicle mechanics, preferably extending to include HGV and ancillary equipment fitted to vehicles
Computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft applications - primarily Outlook and Excel
Qualifications or good knowledge around vehicle compliance requirements and full appreciation of the necessity of vehicles and equipment being compliant
Experience in a workshop environment or similar
Experience working within a team in an office environment

Benefits – Maintenance Controller – Fleet

Death in Service – 4 x salary
Hybrid working
Company Bonus
25 days annual holiday entitlement + Birthday + Bank Holidays
Health Insurance
On-site Parking
Employee Assistance Programme
Discounted gym memberships
Access to flu vaccinations
Mental Health First Aiders / Mental Health Employee Champions
Free eye examinations
Salary Exchange - Holiday purchase scheme (up to 3 days)
Salary Exchange - Car Scheme
Private Health cover for employees >10 years’ service
Health Cash Plan (Medicash)
Employee Referral Scheme (£1,000 on successful recruitment)
Permanent Health Insurance
Company sick pay
Free Breakdown cover (eligible employees – service related)
Pension matched up to 5%.
For more information on this role, please contact Andrew Haddon on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed)

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