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National Fleet Manager
Up to £70k + Benefits
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, who are currently recruiting for a National Fleet Manager at their head office in Lancaster. As National Fleet Manager, you will ensure that the Company’s Distribution and Vehicle Fleet operation is legal & compliant, organised, monitored and controlled efficiently. The National Fleet Engineering Manager 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 National Fleet Manager 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
* Train, coach, counsel and appraise staff on an ongoing basis
* 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
* Plan for variations in trading periods and ensuring any additional costs/hours are requested and authorised
* 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 meetings
* Managing and implementing change as required ensuring legal compliance across the National Fleet
The Ideal Candidate for National Fleet Manager:
* National Management CPC qualification
* 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)
* Developing our current and ongoing Apprentices and Apprenticeships
* 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
* Significant experience with a Warehouse & Transport Tanker Operation
* In depth knowledge of the legal framework around Transport Operations and working times
* Experience of managing budgets
* Experience of leading and managing a multisite team
Apply now for immediate consideration! This is a fantastic opportunity – we look forward to your application.
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