Fleet Maintenance Manager

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Fleet Services Department, Finance & Logistics Directorate Due to the current post holder’s retirement, we are recruiting for a dynamic and experienced Fleet Maintenance Manager to be based at one of our Fleet Workshop facilities, in the West Region, primarily Motherwell.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage divisional workshop operations, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with SLAs.
• Delivery fleet deployment in collaboration with National Fleet Services.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and proactive risk management across all facilities.
• Oversee fleet system data accuracy and liaise with suppliers and external contractors.
• Manage workshop budgets and cost-saving initiatives.
• Implement Quality Assurance and Best Value systems aligned with national standards.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and appraise workshop staff in line with organisational policies.
• Ensure timely provision and maintenance of operational and support vehicles.
• Participate in departmental meetings and lead sub‑groups influencing fleet strategy.
• Manage external service providers and ensure high‑quality, cost‑effective vehicle maintenance.
• Oversee stock control, vehicle inspections, and disposal processes in liaison with Fleet Engineers.
• Contribute to R&D projects and support out‑of‑hours operations as required.

The successful candidate will be a confident and proactive leader with :

What We Offer

Informal enquiries should be e‑mailed in the first instance to the recruiting manager, Alan Mackenzie, initially by e‑mail

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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