Head of Fleet Maintenance

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced strategic and commercially aware Head of Fleet Maintenance to join and lead our national fleet team. The Head of Fleet Maintenance will have a strong strategic background and technical knowledge to oversee fleet standards, performance and efficiency. Maintenance of our fleet of 1,500 ambulances and specialist vans is devolved to local business units, with most heavy work outsourced. So, this central role, reporting to the MD, is focused on setting technical and quality standards, developing processes and ensuring consistency, overseeing strategy, and implementing value-adding initiatives. Benefits for the role include Remote with national travel Competitive Salary plus Car allowance 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays). Life Assurance – providing colleagues and their family financial peace of mind and protection to the value of £5,000. Private Medical Healthcare 24/7 online/telephone GP Consultation and access to prescriptions. 2nd opinion medical support following diagnosis or where a colleague is on a treatment pathway. Cash-plan benefits, providing colleagues the option of protecting themselves in case of illness and recuperation, including dental, optical, chiropody. Access to mental health and physiotherapy consultations. Access to legal advice on domestic issues e.g. motoring offences, wills and probate, and personal injury. Financial guidance re retirement planning, tax savings and state benefits. Long Service Recognition Scheme – recognising colleagues for their continued service after 5 years and at 5-year intervals with an increase in annual leave. Values-based Internal Recognition Scheme with financial reward, which will lead to an annual recognition event. Role Responsibilities Be the technical authority and source of assurance for all fleet and equipment maintenance related matters, ensuring safety and compliance Provide recommendations on vehicle specifications, procurement, and replacemen