Managing Contract Engineer

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