Managing Contract Engineer
Location: Reading, RG2 0QX
Salary: Up to £59,700 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Questech Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Managing Contract Engineer to take responsibility for a key customer contract in Reading.
This is a hands-on management role that combines commercial vehicle expertise with team leadership, customer service and operational management. You will lead a small team while ensuring vehicle maintenance, repairs and compliance work are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
The Role
* Manage the day-to-day operation of the customer contract
* Lead, support and develop a Contract Engineer
* Oversee commercial vehicle servicing, maintenance and repairs
* Ensure vehicles are prepared for MOT inspections
* Make sure scheduled work and compliance documentation are completed on time
* Build and maintain a strong working relationship with the customer
* Manage workshop operations, stock control and housekeeping
* Maintain health and safety, quality and environmental standards
* Monitor workloads and performance against operational requirements
* Resolve issues and provide clear direction to the team
The Successful Candidate
* Previous experience maintaining and repairing commercial vehicles
* Experience leading or supervising a workshop or technical team
* A good understanding of vehicle compliance and health and safety
* Strong leadership and communication skills
* Excellent customer service and relationship-building abilities
* Good organisational and administrative skills
* The ability to remain calm and make decisions under pressure
* A full UK driving licence
* An HGV licence
Experience in workshop management, stock control, estimating or holding a relevant management qualification would be advantageous.
This position could suit an experienced Workshop Manager, Engineering Manager, Fleet Engineer, Contract Manager, Workshop Supervisor or Commercial Vehicle Technician looking to progress into a management role.
To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV or contact Questech Recruitment for more information.
INDAUTOC
£59,700 /Yr
Reading
Full Time
Posted 5 hours ago 
Reading