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Head of HGV Maintenance
Up to £70k + £6k Car Allowance + Benefits
North West
Our client is a leading FMCG Distribution business, who are 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 but are not limited to:
* Leading, managing and motivating a team including managing attendance, productivity and conduct
* Setting and monitoring achievement of team KPIs for National Fleet Operations
* Building an own 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
* Awareness of expenditure issues and 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
* Responsible for 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 action as appropriate and ensuring that any suspicious incidents are reported to the Directors and Operational Management
* Regularly auditing National Fleet to ensure compliance and 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
* Managing external 3rd party contracts
* 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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