Fleet Manager

2 weeks ago


Reading, United Kingdom Thames Water Full time
At Thames Water, we make a daily difference to our 15 million customers by supplying 2.6 billion litres of water through 32,000 km of pipes, keeping taps flowing and toilets flushing. We deliver life's essential service so our customers, communities and the environment can thrive.

As the UK’s largest water company, we are acting for a new world of water - fixing the problems of today and building resilience for tomorrow.

As the Fleet Manager, you will develop and implement strategies to support the delivery of a cost effective and fully compliant fleet solution, with a focus on vehicle and plant maintenance, as well as vehicle and driver compliance.

What you’ll be doing as a Fleet Manager

Policies and Standards for Compliance - Develop, agree and implement robust policies and standards to ensure the ongoing compliance of the Operator’s Licence.

Continuous improvement of systems and processes - Improve and implement robust policies, standards, systems and processes in respect of maintenance management, to deliver a cost effective, timely and compliant vehicle and plant fleet.

Fleet and supplier performance - Drive continuous improvement by monitoring own and supplier performance, seeking stakeholders’ views and taking appropriate actions based on the information obtained.

Leadership - Manage and develop key stakeholder relationships to improve business performance and provide leadership and development to team members.

Industry developments and applications - Provide specialist advice to influence decision making and/or development of solutions in respect of vehicle and plant design in line with application and employ a leading practice approach through keeping in touch with latest developments in the industry and across companies, in compliance and maintenance management and associated legislation to make supported recommendations for improvements.

Base location – Hybrid working out of Clearwater Court, Reading
Working Hours are 36 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

What you should bring to the role
  • Fleet management of large LCV, HGV and plant fleets.
  • Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety, Construction & Use, Trailers & Loading, Licensing, Drivers Hours and other relevant legislation.
  • Transport Manager CPC.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Databases.
  • People management and leadership skills.
  • Able to develop and implement strategies within a large organisation.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the business.
What’s in it for you?
  • Offering between £44,000 to £57,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
  • 26 days annual leave per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays).
  • Car Allowance of £4,500 per annum.
  • Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
  • Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
  • Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.
Who are we?

Our business continues to operate as usual, delivering our essential services to around 16 million customers across London, Thames Valley and the Home Counties.  
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.

Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water

At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

Find out more about working at Thames Water.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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