Cost Controller - PLATINUM RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY LIMITED : Job Details

Role: Cost Controller

Location: South Normanton

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000

Our client are specialists in commercial fleet management and they are looking for a Cost Controller to join their office in South Normanton. They provide a full range of services including:

• Scheduled event management and maintenance planning
• Non-scheduled event management, mobile maintenance and repairs
• Industry-leading fleet audits to improve efficiency, cost-effectiveness, safety, and compliance

With 13 depots across the East Midlands, West Midlands, North Wales, Cambridgeshire, Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Staffordshire and South Yorkshire, the company is a trusted name in automotive services, from vehicle sales through to complete fleet care.

Our customer-focused driver and operator contact centre is at the heart of what we do - and we'd love you to be part of it.

What they offer

• 42.5 hours working week
• Monday - Friday 08:00 - 17:00
• Increased Holiday Entitlement: Your vacation days grow with your length of service.
• Long Service Awards: We celebrate your commitment with special recognition
• Recruitment Incentive Awards: Get rewarded for helping us find great talent.
• Healthcare Scheme: Access to a comprehensive healthcare plan.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Promote a healthy lifestyle with our bike purchase program.

As a Cost Controller, you'll play a vital role in ensuring costs are managed effectively across our fleet operations. You'll be responsible for authorising repair and maintenance work, analysing costs, and supporting compliance - all while keeping efficiency and accuracy front of mind.

• Scrutinise, challenge, and authorise costs on up to 100 daily jobs
• Manage estimates and authorisations via portals, emails, and phone calls
• Resolve supplier queries promptly and chase outstanding responses
• Run open job/WIP reports to progress outstanding costs and invoices
• Check for manufacturer recalls and technical updates to support repair decisions
• Review historical repairs for repeat issues or misdiagnosis
• Verify service records to ensure manufacturer guidelines are followed
• Analyse fleet costs and highlight opportunities for savings or efficiency
• Liaise with maintenance suppliers and ensure correct billing structures
• Ensure compliance documentation is accurate and up to date

We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. You'll need to be highly organised, proactive, and confident in challenging costs where necessary.

Essential skills and experience:

• Previous experience in the transport industry (essential)
• Technical/mechanical knowledge (advantageous)
• Strong IT skills, especially Excel
• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision
• Team player with a proactive, problem-solving approach
• Strong attention to detail and ownership of tasks

Click Apply Now and one of the team will be in touch to discuss the Cost Controller position in South Normanton.

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Job Number: GL240 / INDCOMM

Job Role: Cost Controller

Location: South Normanton

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.