Head of Workshop

1 week ago


Lancaster, United Kingdom Strive Supply Chain Full time

Strive are a UK wide Supply Chain & Logistics management recruiter. Please visit strive . co . uk for additional roles across engineering, production, warehouse & transport operations.

Head of Workshop (Vehicle Maintenance)

Upto £70k + Benefits

North West

Strive Supply Chain are a leading management recruitment consultancy, specialising in Supply Chain, Production, Planning, Logistics, Transport & Warehouse Operations, please visit our website or join us on twitter @strivellp for further vacancies and information.

Our client is a leading FMCG Distribution business, who are currently recruiting for a Head of Workshop (VMU) at their head office in Lancaster. As Head of Workshop you will ensure that the Company’s Distribution and Vehicle Fleet operation is legal & compliant, organised, monitored and controlled efficiently. The Head of Workshop (VMU) is accountable for a National Fleet of over 150 vehicles and 160 trailers with a 24/7, 365 days operation, therefore a flexible approach to hours will be required.

Duties of the Head of Workshop (VMU) include but are not limited to:

* 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 budgetary 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 the strengths and any weakness 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 meeting

The Ideal Candidate for National Fleet Manager:

* 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

Apply now for immediate consideration

This is a fantastic opportunity – we look forward to your application.

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