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Head of Workshop (Vehicle Maintenance)
Upto £70k + Benefits
North West
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Our client is a leading FMCG Distribution business, who are currently recruiting for a Head of Workshop (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 Workshop (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
* Improve existing and further develop office-based work processes and procedures
* Monitor and minimise 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 relationship with all suppliers
* Monitor Distribution Department policies and procedures relating to vehicle maintenance and maximising vehicle utilisation
* Consistently monitor OCRS maintenance system to identify the strengths and any weakness 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
* Oversee the investigation of all accidents/defects and take action as appropriate and 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 meeting
The Ideal Candidate for National Fleet Manager:
* 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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