Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Fleet Engineering Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining legal compliance of the fleet, planning and implementation of fleet management strategy, communicating with internal and external stakeholders, delivering vehicle operating cost reductions, carrying out internal and external audits of all sites and suppliers to ensure compliance with operator licence obligations and DVSA regulations, identifying, implementing and maintaining Company Operating Procedures in relation to LGV / HGV maintenance, liaising with the Depot Managers where appropriate and in line with Company requirements to ensure the provision of all aspects of fleet support, providing instruction, guidance, information and adequate briefing to operational staff on all necessary fleet issues, establishing, managing and controlling a balanced HGV / LGV annual test programme to ensure that maximum first-time pass rates are achieved, meeting or exceeding Company targets, assisting in Vehicle taxation, MOTs, servicing, assisting in ensuring vehicles are covered on insurance and the motor insurance database is maintained, and assisting in the monitoring and effective use of vehicle camera and tracking systems.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain legal compliance of the fleet.
* Plan and implement fleet management strategies.
* Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
* Deliver vehicle operating cost savings.
* Carry out internal and external audits to ensure compliance with regulations.
* Identify, implement and maintain company procedures for LGV/HGV maintenance.
* Liaise with depot managers to ensure fleet support.
* Provide instruction and guidance to operational staff on fleet issues.
* Establish and manage a balanced HGV/LGV annual test program.
* Assist with vehicle taxation, MOTs, and servicing.
* Ensure vehicles are properly insured and the motor insurance database is maintained.
* Monitor and utilize vehicle camera and tracking systems effectively.
Requirements
* Demonstrate high levels of service and professionalism.
* A dynamic individual with initiative and time management skills.
* Previous experience in fleet management, preferably with an automotive mechanical engineering background.
* Competent in PC-based fleet management systems and Microsoft Office.
* Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
* A full UK driving license.
Benefits
* Annual bonus scheme.
* Long Service Award.
* Employee recognition schemes.
* Employee referral bonus scheme.
* Attractive Pension Plan.
* Share Options.
* Company perks.
* Further development opportunities.
* Company health care cash plan.
* 33 days holiday inclusive of public bank holidays.
* Holiday Buy and Sell Scheme.