Fleet Manager

2 days ago

Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom Jackie Wilsher Staff Service Full time

**The role will include**:

- You will head up the core fleet team who manage the busy and varied truck and trailer fleets.
- You will oversee all aspects of compliance regarding servicing and MOT’s as well as monitoring overdue services.
- Work closely with senior management on new trailer specifications/orders and managing all fleet details prior to delivery.
- Investigate all MOT failures and PG’s, collating findings and recommendations reports.
- Participate fully in ongoing operational improvements, providing engineering support to identify and secure cost savings across the business.
- Vet new suppliers and service agents.
- Setting up service contracts to provide support to our customers.
- Oversee compliance on company fleet of service vans and other vehicles operated by the company.
- Carry out spot checks and fleet auditing on suppliers, internal mobile engineers and other service agents.
- Work closely with the depot-based transport operations teams, you will help to ensure that the fleet remains safe and compliant at all times, whilst maximising vehicle and trailer uptime.
- Assist with the administration duties involved with operating a large fleet.
- Manage vehicle returns at the end of lease / spot rental checking paperwork recording vehicle condition etc.
- Ensure the fleet is roadworthy and in line with legislative standards
- at all times.

**Skills required**:

- A background in mechanical engineering, with HGV motor vehicle qualifications - City & Guilds, etc.
- Previous fleet experience across multiple sites and customers.
- Strong IT and analytical skills.
- The ability to build and manage relationships with both customers and suppliers.
- The flexibility for occasional overnight stays due to area of coverage.
- Strong Knowledge of HGV MOT Testing Standards.

**Company Background**:

- Family owned business who have a great national customer base. Situated in Leighton Buzzard but cover all parts of the country.
- Established for nearly 25 years, and continuing to build year on year. The last 12 months have seen an impressive influx of additional business which reflects on the increased fleet size.

**Company Benefits**:

- Fuel card for company mileage and sensible private use.
- Phone & company Laptop.
- 20 days holiday per year but after 2 years 1 additional day then 1 extra per year up to a max of 5.

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