Fleet & Workshop Manager - 6 Month Contract

Interim Fleet and Workshop Manager (Immediate Start) - 6 fixed month contract (CPC Qualified - Transport Management Experience)Salary: £51,000 - £53,000 per annum We are seeking a competent Interim Fleet and Workshop Manager to provide leadership, stability, and operational oversight across our transport and workshop functions. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the compliant, efficient, and effective management of a fleet, vehicle workshops, and associated resources. They will have a proven background in fleet and workshop management, strong technical expertise, and the ability to maintain high standards of compliance and operational performance within a mixed fleet environment. Applicants must hold a Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Transport Management and possess demonstrable transport management experience, enabling them to support compliance frameworks and contribute to ongoing operational assurance. Profile You will be an experienced fleet or transport professional with a strong track record of managing workshops and operational fleet services. To be successful in this role, you will have: • Proven experience managing fleet operations and/or vehicle workshops. • Strong technical knowledge of vehicle maintenance, compliance requirements, and inspection regimes. • Experience leading teams, managing performance, and delivering operational improvements. • A robust understanding of transport compliance requirements and associated systems. • A Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Transport Management. • Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills. • The ability to work confidently in a fast-paced operational environment with changing priorities. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of vehicle and plant workshops, ensuring safe, efficient, and well-organised service delivery. • Maintain robust fleet compliance across LGV and wider fleet operations, including inspections, servicing, MOTs, and defect management. • Ensure effective systems, controls, and record-keeping are in place to support audit readiness and regulatory compliance. • Manage and optimise fleet availability, minimising downtime and ensuring effective support to frontline services. • Oversee workshop employees, contractors, and suppliers, driving high standards of performance, safety, and accountability. • Implement effective planning processes to ensure workloads are delivered efficiently and resources are utilised effectively. • Manage performance reporting, stock control, KPIs, and operational data to support continuous improvement initiatives. • Liaise with the organisation's external transport compliance provider to support ongoing Operator Licence compliance arrangements. • Provide professional advice and guidance on fleet management, vehicle maintenance, and operational best practice.