Maintenance Manager

Company Description

SIXT Van & Truck is Part of the SIXT Group, the Global Leader in mobility services with over 110 years of experience in supplying a diverse range of automotive solutions to more than 100 countries worldwide. We are a leading commercial vehicle rental company specializing in providing high-quality rental services to a diverse range of clients. Our fleet consists of a wide variety of commercial vehicles including trucks, vans, and specialized vehicles and we take pride in delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining strong industry partnerships. 

Job Description

The Maintenance Manager (m/f/d) is responsible for the operational delivery of all planned and reactive maintenance services for a commercial fleet of 7,000 vehicles across the UK. You will ensure the fleet remains safe, legally compliant, and operationally available by coordinating servicing, MOTs, and breakdown response in partnership with external providers and an approved supplier network. Ready to lead a dynamic team and drive fleet excellence? Join Team Orange in the UK!

YOUR ROLE AT SIXT
• You lead, manage, and develop a team of Fleet Maintenance Agents and Breakdown Response Agents
• You oversee scheduling and delivery of routine servicing, MOTs, and safety inspections
• You ensure compliance with service intervals and resolve exceptions promptly
• You manage breakdown response operations, monitor partner performance, and act as escalation point
• You manage supplier networks and conduct regular performance reviews
• You own the maintenance budget, produce management reports, and support cost control initiatives

YOUR SKILLS MATTER
• Experience You have proven leadership experience in fleet maintenance, transport, or automotive environments
• Compliance You understand commercial vehicle compliance requirements, including MOT and safety inspections
• Organisation You excel in prioritisation and managing multiple stakeholders simultaneously
• Commercial Awareness You have experience managing budgets and supplier cost negotiations
• Communication You communicate effectively across teams and external partners
• Tech-savvy You are confident using fleet management systems and data reporting tools

WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive Reward Package
Attractive base salary with a performance-based bonus

Time Off & Financial Security
Up to 22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, pension scheme, and life assurance

Wellbeing & Support
Employee Assistance Programme and access to wellbeing resources

Career Development
An entrepreneurial, flat management structure with direct access to decision-makers and genuine opportunities to grow your career

Qualifications

Additional Information

About us:

We are a globally leading mobility service provider with a revenue of €4.00 billion and around 9,000 employees worldwide. Our mobility platform ONE combines our products SIXT rent (car rental), SIXT share (car sharing), SIXT ride (taxi, ride, and chauffeur services), and SIXT+ (car subscription), giving our customers access to our fleet of 350,000 vehicles, the services of 4,000 cooperation partners, and around 5 million drivers worldwide. Together with our franchise partners, we are present in more than 110 countries at 2,000 rental stations. At SIXT, top-tier customer experience and outstanding customer service are our highest priorities. We believe in true entrepreneurship and long-term stability and align our corporate strategy with foresight. Get started with us and apply now!