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Plant and Vehicle Maintenance Manager Benefits: * Competitive salary * Monday to Friday - no weekends * 33 days holiday, increasing to 35 and capped at 40 (inclusive of Bank Holidays) * plus Birthday holiday * Pension * Uniform provided * Free parking * Free tea & coffee * Free breakfast Are you an experienced Fleet or Plant Manager with a passion for keeping essential services moving? We're working on behalf of a well-established public services provider delivering high-quality grounds maintenance and waste management across Kent. With a mixed fleet of over 1,500 assets-from tractors and trailers to ride-on mowers and hand tools- we are resourcing for a Vehicle and Equipment Manager to join their team and take ownership of all maintenance operations. The Role: This is a key operational position ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient upkeep of a diverse fleet and plant machinery critical to delivering frontline services. You'll be hands-on across multiple sites, supported by a Workshop Fitter and liaising daily with Contract Managers and an Operations team. * Develop and manage a proactive maintenance and replacement schedule for all vehicles and equipment * Oversee inspections, routine servicing, and MOT preparation * Ensure compliance with health 'safety and vehicle/plant regulations (including LOLER) * Diagnose faults, carry out repairs, and supervise workshop activity * Line manage fitters and apprentices, allocating daily workloads * Monitor and manage parts inventory, procurement, and supplier relationships * Maintain accurate service records and documentation for audits and invoicing * Support waste container repairs and disposal logistics * Advise on new asset procurement and coordinate asset lifecycle plans * Attend auctions to manage asset disposals About you: * Proven experience managing a fleet and/or plant in a local authority, highways, or grounds maintenance environment * Strong mechanical knowledge of plant, vehicles, trailers, and small engines * Demonstrable understanding of safety compliance (H&S, LOLER, PUWER) * Good leadership and organisational skills - capable of managing a small team * Full UK driving licence (essential) New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all. Twitter: @nagforjobs#J-18808-Ljbffr