Change Recruitment are currently recruiting a Fleet Manager for a growing company with offices based in Weston-super-Mare. Working on behalf of the local council, they are responsible for a variety of services.
The ideal candidate will have experience working within a business operating a large mix of commercial vehicles, HGV and plant and be a CPC holder.
Duties include:
- Lead and manage the team and activities of the Commercial Vehicle Workshop facility ensuring the fleet is fully maintained according to statutory regulations and manufacturer guidelines.
- Ensure all transport operations are carried out in a compliant manner, this includes the Goods vehicle Operators Licence requirements and the update of internal databases as appropriate as well as driver’s hours legislation.
- Be the primary Transport Manager/CPC holder on the company’s Operator’s licence.
- Provide technical support to the company, ranging from vehicle specifications, managing the vehicle, plant and equipment profile, identifying alternative vehicle options and asset utilisation and efficiency information.
- Specifying and procurement of new / replacement fleet, and appropriate disposal.
- Negotiate service contracts to maximise the benefit of service versus cost.
- Utilise stock solutions where available to reduce parts holding.
- Manage recruitment in line with agreed establishment targets.
- Ensure that all reports required as part of the role are delivered in time for meetings and any follow up actions are completed in a timely manner.
- To take budgetary responsibility for Fleet Costs, providing variance updates to the Board of Directors. Work with the senior leadership team to ensure that all financial/ budgeted targets are achieved.
- Work with the Operations Managers to ensure sufficient vehicle, plant and equipment allocation for the Services.
- Provide a hire desk service to Operational Services for replacement and additional vehicles, plant and equipment.
- Ensure the correct maintenance and testing regimes are always in place and adhered to.
- Work to develop appropriate KPI’s and ensure delivery to satisfactory levels as required by the Operations Director.
- Deputise for the Operations Director or the role’s line reports in their absence.
In return this role offers a salary of up to £50k, Car Allowance (as some travel to sites is required), 25 days holiday, company pension, seasonal complimentary lunch, formal qualification training support, life policy, free parking onsite, gym discounts and an employee assistance programme for self and family.
Change Recruitment Services Limited provides services as an Agency and an Employment Business, and is committed to equal opportunities for all candidates.