Fleet Operations Manager - Telford, United Kingdom - Recruitment Genius

Recruitment Genius

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Telford, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Hours:
Mon-Fri, 8am-5.30pm

Contract:
Permanent

Location:
Telford, Shropshire

The Fleet Operations Manager has overall responsibility for maintenance of the fleet of circa 260 assets which is primarily HGV, rigid truck with fridge unit and/or tail lift.

They are also responsible for oversight of several other key areas within this business,I.E.

managing the Fleet Team, reporting to Director/Owner level, and being held accountable for the overall performance of this service offering.

Significant experience of the commercial vehicle maintenance sector, specifically around HGVs, Tail Lifts & Refrigerated equipment
Experience of managing a small team and working effectively in a fast paced environment whilst reporting to Director/Owner level
Experience of contract negotiation and effective dispute resolution
Knowledge of the current legislation surrounding maintenance & operation of HGVs & associated equipment
Experience managing complex relationships between manufacturers, service providers and customers

Role:

Managerial experience, able to run a small team effectively
Ability to read and understand contractual obligations
Develop and maintain relationships with both customers & suppliers
Control query/issue resolution in a professional and amicable manner
Set up new service schedules
Manage warranty claim process with manufacturers, body builders & suppliers
Ensure goodwill is claimed from manufacturers, body builders & suppliers where possible
Interrogate and authorise any costs that fall outside of fixed works
Negotiate best VFM
Must be able to work efficiently and effectively from home
Record all call details on Purchase Orders
OneDrive filing system must be adhered to, kept precise & tidy within the established filing categories
Provide any other technical support to the team or ad hoc duty as required which is deemed appropriate to the level of the postholder
Own car & driving license

Other Key Considerations:

Awareness of all vehicle legislation to maintain compliance
Maintain robust records in regard to servicing, maintenance and defect reporting
Strong IT skills

*The role will move to working from home but not until October time, until then the successful applicant would need to be able to commute to Telford daily.