About The Role
In this role, you will lead the central fleet function responsible for strategically developing and managing our fleet of light and heavy goods vehicles to ensure optimal efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and overall performance. Your primary focus will be on expanding and enhancing our fleet capabilities, maximizing utilization, and implementing sustainable practices to be adopted by the depot’s operational teams.
Accountabilities:
1. Build the strategy with stakeholders for the development of HGV and LCV fleets, maintenance provision, and the application of the latest fleet technology solutions.
2. Manage the relationship with fleet providers, including agreeing and managing service level agreements and negotiating terms in conjunction with the procurement team.
3. Manage the fleet renewal process, including the relationship with vehicle manufacturers, lease providers, vehicle converters, and specialist fleet providers.
4. Manage O licenses, including named operators and vehicle numbers, and the relationship with the traffic commissioner.
5. Management of review and approval processes for invoices relating to central fleet charges.
Why AAH?
AAH is the leading medical supplier in the UK, impacting millions of people across thousands of UK communities. From our network of branches, we distribute lifesaving medicines twice daily to pharmacies, hospitals, and GP’s. We work collectively to make a difference. We don’t believe in standing still, which is why we are investing in our future by transforming our branch network to ensure timely and safe delivery of our valued goods. By working for AAH, you’ll have access to training and development programmes at all stages of your career through one of our many pathways; whether it’s a step into management, a regional role, or even at our Head office - the opportunities are endless.
Our ability to shape the future of healthcare depends on the passion and hard work of our people. As well as the benefits you would expect; 25 Days Annual Leave, plus bank holiday, pension scheme, and company bonus scheme, we also offer:
1. Market-leading maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
2. Full support from our employee assistance programme, including a health and well-being app.
3. Private health insurance.
4. Shopping Discounts.
About You
1. Excellent problem-solving skills.
2. Clear communication skills.
3. Experience of managing busy transport operations.
4. Able to use Microsoft packages including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
5. Well organized with an acute attention to detail.
6. Able to develop relationships with others (both internal and external).
7. Previous good distribution practice ‘GDP’ experience is desirable.
8. Effective team player.
9. Provide leadership to the team.
10. Be financially skillful.
About Us
You will play an essential role within the AAH branch, helping us to be the largest distributor of pharmaceutical and healthcare products to our customers. We impact millions of people across thousands of UK communities. From our network of branches, we distribute lifesaving medicines twice daily to pharmacies, hospitals, and GP’s. We work collectively to make a difference, working with our ICARE values to create a culture we can be proud of. We don’t believe in standing still, which is why we are investing in our future by transforming our branch network to ensure timely and safe delivery of our valued goods.
We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity & inclusion, taking a person-centred approach to our interview process that is fair and free from both discrimination and bias. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment teams.
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