Workshop Operations Director

6 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Strive Supply Chain Services Ltd Full time

About Our Client

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Our client is a leading FMCG Distribution business seeking a skilled Workshop Operations Director to oversee their National Fleet of over 150 vehicles and 160 trailers.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent knowledge of EU legislation, VOSA & DVSA regulations and have experience managing external 3rd party contracts.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to lead a team of 40 Maintenance Technicians, set and monitor achievement of team KPIs, and build a fleet and customer focused team environment.

Salary Details

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We are offering a salary of up to £70k + benefits package, commensurate with experience.

About the Role

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As Workshop Operations Director, you will be responsible for ensuring the Company's Distribution and Vehicle Fleet operation is legal & compliant, organised, monitored and controlled efficiently.

Duties include:

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  • Leading, Managing and motivating a team including managing attendance, productivity and conduct
  • Setting and monitoring achievement of team KPIs for National Fleet Operations
  • Building an own fleet and customer focused team environment
  • Managing a team of 40 Maintenance Technicians
  • Improve existing and further develop office-based work processes and procedures
  • Monitor and minimise all areas of costs by receiving and inputting data efficiently and applying strict controls on all expenditure in-line with set targets
  • Awareness of expenditure issues and formulating professional working relationship with all suppliers
  • Monitor Distribution Department policies and procedures relating to vehicle maintenance and maximising vehicle utilisation
  • Consistently monitor OCRS maintenance system to identify strengths and weaknesses within the vehicle maintenance operation
  • Responsible for maintaining all legalities, Health & Safety and HACCP controls in accordance with rules and procedures within the Vehicle Maintenance Department
  • Ensuring adequate staffing and contractor levels to maintain the Company standards and legal obligations throughout the vehicle maintenance operation
  • Oversee the investigation of all accidents/defects and take action as appropriate and that any suspicious incidents are reported to the Directors and Operational Management
  • Regularly auditing National Fleet to ensure compliance and legal requirements
  • Representing the National Fleet department at meetings

Required Skills and Qualifications

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The ideal candidate will possess:

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  • Excellent knowledge of EU legislation, VOSA & DVSA regulations
  • Managing external 3rd party contracts
  • Procurement of vehicles and trailers / Tenders for suppliers
  • Recognised Apprenticeship in HGV Mechanics (e.g. City & Guilds)
  • Technical ability to understand, support and diagnose vehicle defects/problems
  • Experience of IRTE and Scania working procedures and systems/processes
  • Leadership in processes to ensure Audit status is maintained
  • Experience of managing budgets

About Us

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Strive Supply Chain Services Ltd is a leading management recruitment consultancy specialising in Supply Chain, Production, Planning, Logistics, Transport & Warehouse Operations.



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