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Head of HGV Maintenance
Up to £70k + £6k Car Allowance + Benefits
Location: North West
Strive Supply Chain are a leading management recruitment consultancy, specialising in Supply Chain, Production, Planning, Logistics, Transport & Warehouse Operations.
Our client is a leading FMCG Distribution business, currently recruiting for a Head of HGV Maintenance (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 HGV Maintenance (VMU) include:
* Leading, managing, and motivating a team including managing attendance, productivity, and conduct.
* Setting and monitoring achievement of team KPIs for National Fleet Operations.
* Building a fleet and customer-focused team environment.
* Managing a team of 40 Maintenance Technicians.
* Improving existing and further developing office-based work processes and procedures.
* Monitoring and minimising all areas of costs by receiving and inputting data efficiently and applying strict controls on all expenditure in line with set budgetary targets.
* Formulating professional working relationships with all suppliers.
* Monitoring Distribution Department policies and procedures relating to vehicle maintenance and maximising vehicle utilisation.
* Consistently monitoring OCRS maintenance system to identify strengths and weaknesses within the vehicle maintenance operation.
* 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.
* Overseeing the investigation of all accidents/defects and taking appropriate action, ensuring that any suspicious incidents are reported to the Directors and Operational Management.
* Regularly auditing the National Fleet to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
* Representing the National Fleet department at meetings.
The Ideal Candidate for Head of HGV Maintenance:
* Excellent knowledge of EU legislation, VOSA & DVSA regulations.
* Experience managing external 3rd party contracts.
* Experience in the 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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