Managing Contract Engineer

Role: Managing Contract Engineer

Location: Reading, RG2 0QX

Hours: 45 hours per week | 9 hours per day between 06:00 and 18:00 Monday to Friday

Salary: up to £59,727.14 pa DOE

We're looking for a Managing Contract Engineer to take ownership of a key customer contract in Reading, leading a small team and ensuring exceptional service delivery across vehicle maintenance, repairs and compliance activities. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced commercial vehicle professional who enjoys combining technical expertise with people leadership, customer relationships and operational management.

What you'll be doing

As Managing Contract Engineer, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Reading contract, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.You'll:

Lead and support a Contract Engineer, creating a positive and productive working environment.

Oversee vehicle servicing, maintenance, repairs and MOT preparation.

Ensure contractual service work and compliance documentation are completed on time.

Maintain excellent relationships with customers, providing a professional and responsive service.

Manage workshop operations, stock control and housekeeping standards.

Ensure health, safety, quality and environmental requirements are consistently met.

Monitor workload and performance to ensure vehicles are maintained to plan and customers remain satisfied.

What we're looking for

We're interested in people who can combine strong technical knowledge with excellent leadership and communication skills.You'll ideally have:

Experience working with commercial vehicles, their maintenance and repair.

A good understanding of compliance requirements and health & safety standards.

Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.

Experience leading, motivating and developing others.

Good administration and organisational skills.

The ability to remain calm under pressure and provide clear direction when needed.

A full driving licence and HGV licence.

Previous experience managing a vehicle workshop, stock control knowledge, estimating experience or management qualifications would be advantageous.

If you're ready to take ownership of a customer contract, lead by example and help deliver outstanding service, we'd love to hear from you!

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We value potential and are committed to supporting your development.

We recognise the importance of flexibility and offer a range of flexible and hybrid working arrangements where the nature of the role and business needs allow. If you'd like to understand what options may be available for this position, please contact our Recruitment team.

At Dennis Eagle, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and has the opportunity to succeed. As part of this commitment, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we'll be happy to support you.

Why You'll Love Working Here

25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time employees and employees working a 4-day week)

Enhanced pension and life assurance: We contribute 5% of your salary into our pension scheme and provide life assurance cover of five times your basic salary.

Enhanced family leave policies: Support for life's important moments through our family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption and other family leave provisions.

Health and wellbeing support: Company-funded Health Shield Medical Cash Plan, GP Anytime service, Occupational Health support and health surveillance.

Employee support services: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Care Concierge service, providing practical, emotional, financial and wellbeing support when you need it.

Career development opportunities: From role-specific training and apprenticeships to leadership and management development programmes, we're committed to helping our people learn and grow.

Cycle to Work scheme: Save on commuting costs while supporting a healthier lifestyle.

My Benefits platform: Access discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment, health and wellbeing services, and more.

Free independent mortgage advice: Expert guidance to help you make informed financial decisions.

Please don't delay your application, this role could be filled at any time for the right candidate.

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