Regional Maintenance Controller

At a glance Salary range - For this role the salary starts from £29,500 to £39,400 per annum, depending on skills and experience Contract type - This is a permanent role Work Pattern - 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday: 08:00-17:00 Location - Magna Park (NDC) About the role Call handling, taking responsibility for repairs and vehicle related issues from Branches Cost control, issuing order numbers and negotiating repair costs from external suppliers Controlling all repairs relating to maintenance, defect, accident repair, tyres, windscreens etc Directing repairs to the most appropriate supplier, maximising the use of in-house workshops Monitoring the performance of all suppliers (including in-house workshops) to benchmark costs and service levels Maximising warranty claims and credits Supplier management and application of penalty clauses To ensure that the vehicle fleet adheres to the scheduled maintenance, MOT, service, safety inspection and refrigeration regime Branch support with additional tasks such invoicing and communicating with third party suppliers Measuring and minimising vehicle downtime Working with an underlying knowledge of the Commercial Vehicle Operator Licence requirements You also can view a copy of the full job outline here: External applicants- please view the attached job outline Internal applicants- please use the link below Essential Qualifications and Experience skills you’ll need Working knowledge of Excel, Google sheets and Word Knowledge and understanding of basic vehicle maintenance Sufficient motor trade experience Experience in managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders in both verbal and written form. Desirable skills NVQ 3 or equivalent experience in vehicle maintenance Knowledge and understanding of vehicle refrigeration Understanding of accident damage repairs and reporting systems Knowledge and understanding of commercial vehicle maintenance (‘O’ licence vehicles scheduling and repair) Next Steps The application form consists of a CV upload followed by application questions. Please ensure you refresh the page each time you complete a task to ensure you complete everything that you need to in time. (If internal, check your Workday notifications and see further guidance on the PDW under "Internal application process"). We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we recommend you apply early. You'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you. Thanks for your patience in the meantime and for showing an interest in joining JLP.