We are currently looking to recruit a highly experienced ‘Vehicle Manager’ for a large vehicle rentals company, who are based on the outskirts of Gravesend, Kent.
This company have an extensive and impressive wide-ranging fleet of vehicles and the Vehicle Manager will be overseeing this fleet from a day to day basis, with this multi-faceted role & will cover all areas within the workshop from fleet management, vehicle maintenance, stock management, managing budgets, meeting company targets and to oversee the operation of their fleet of vehicles.
As the Vehicle Manager you will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of their fleet ensuring these are within budget expectations and to increase the lifespan of the vehicles and minimise ‘off road’ time and help support fleet utilisation targets. The Vehicle Manager will also manage staff and deal with any escalations, queries or issues, and report into the Management Team
Responsibilities of the Vehicle Manager
* Oversee the day-to-day maintenance operations of the vehicles on site
* Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs to ensure optimal vehicle performance
* Manage a team of staff, including handover staff and workshop staff
* Provide leadership, guidance and training to ensure a skilled and motivated workforce
* Build and manage existing relationships with vendors
* Negotiate contracts to ensure cost effectiveness
* Conduct regular inspections to vehicles to identify maintenance issues
Experience/Qualifications
* Proven experience in a fleet management/vehicle manager workshop manager/auto repairs role or similar
* Extensive Mechanical knowledge
* Strong leadership and communication skills
* Excellent organisation abilities
* Good IT skills, reporting and presenting
* Understanding of health and safety regulations in relation to fleet operations
Please send your CV now for an immediate interview and start