Fleet Operations Manager

2 weeks ago


Dumfries Dumfries amp Galloway, United Kingdom Venesky Brown Full time

Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Dumfries, is currently looking to recruit a Fleet Operations Manager for an initial 4 month contract with potential to extend on a rate of £267/day (Inside IR35). This role will be based onsite working 5 days per week - pool car will be available.

Responsibilities:

- To support the Transport & Operations Manager, manage the relationship with our Customer’s heads of operational departments, and ensure all legal and contractual obligations are delivered.

- Report to the Transport & Operations Manager on matters affecting the safe, legal, efficient, and cost-effective operation of the workshop and vehicles, including all matters regarding health and safety, discipline, warranty and service arrangements, and absence management.

- To lead, manage, coordinate and continuously improve standards, quality, efficiency and effectiveness of Fleet Management Services by the organisation’s corporate strategies and policies

- To ensure the organisation meet their statutory responsibilities in respect of their vehicle fleets and to promote effective management of vehicle and plant assets in the discharge of their functions

- Liaise with workshops to seek solutions to operational and technical problems.

- Investigate new working practices to increase workshop cost efficiency and reduce spare parts usage.

- Trial and monitor new equipment and parts and liaise with suppliers on suitability and cost.

- Report accident damage and abuse to Fleet Compliance Officers

- Monitor overtime work and reduce downtime to ensure the effective operation of the workshop.

- Undertake workshop security and alarm procedures

- Take part in overtime working and standby arrangements as and when required.

- To ensure that the organisation's interests are best served through safe working and efficient use of labour and spares.

- To seize any opportunity that further develops our relationships and strengthens our position within this geographical area.

- Review and monitor monthly management reports, business KPIs and financial information. In conjunction with the Transport & Operations Manager, determine strategies for continuous commercial and economic performance improvement.

- Implement best practices across all Enterprising DG Workshops.

- Manage any Budgets allocated.

- Control daily operational efficiency and provide operational and technical support to Vehicle Maintenance Workshops.

- Ensure that all workshops are manned and operated in a cost-efficient manner.

- Ensure vehicles are inspected, serviced and tested on schedule to meet Legal, Operator Licence and MOT test requirements.

- Ensure all preventative maintenance, test preparation, servicing and repairs are carried out to the standard required in compliance with all Transport and Health and Safety legislation.

Essential Skills:

- Current driver’s license

- Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or evidence of comparable experience and training.

- Operator Licence for the Traffic Commissioner

- Professional Qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Vehicle Management, e.g., M I Mech E, MIRTE.

- CPC in Vehicle Management

- Documentary evidence of comprehensive Continuing Professional Development

- Extensive experience of management of large fleet of plant and vehicles

- Substantial experience as a line manager at a senior level in a relevant service, including evidence of successfully managing staffing issues, including recruitment and appraisal.

- Considerable experience and knowledge of Health and Safety requirements in a relevant environment.

- Sound experience of financial planning, analysis and control of major budgets.

- Considerable experience of working in a political environment.

- Sound experience and excellent understanding of Business Planning, Project Management, Works and Services Contract Management, Procurement Regulations, CDM Regulations and Health and Safety Regulations.

- Good understanding of Customer Care Issues, particularly in relation to the service.

- Sound understanding of the contribution that ICT can make toward efficient/effective service delivery.

- Considerable experience of working in a performance led environment.

- Considerable experience of presenting complex information to a wide range of audiences.

- Computer Literate (word processing, database establishment and maintenance, presentation packages, e mail/internet).

Desirable Skills:

- Degree or postgraduate qualification in a management related or business-related discipline.

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.



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