Fleet Manager - Cheltenham, United Kingdom - Sprint Recruitment Limited

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FLEET MANAGER

Location of the Fleet Manager / Fleet Maintenance Manager / Fleet Workshop Manager / HGV Workshop Manager / HGV Maintenance Manager: Cheltenham area

Salary of the Fleet Manager / Fleet Maintenance Manager / Fleet Workshop Manager / HGV Workshop Manager / HGV Maintenance Manager: £44, £46,000 basic, plus Car Allowance

Hours of work for the Fleet Manager / Fleet Maintenance Manager / Fleet Workshop Manager / HGV Workshop Manager / HGV Maintenance Manager: 37 hours a week

Benefits for the Fleet Manager / Fleet Maintenance Manager / Fleet Workshop Manager / HGV Workshop Manager / HGV Maintenance Manager:

• Full PPE supplied.
• Opportunities for progression
• 33 days paid annual leave, including bank holidays. Holiday allowance rises to 38 days after 5 years service.
• Employee discounts
• Access to health and wellbeing support including free eye tests, annual flu vaccinations and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline.
• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 4% of your earnings.

My client is looking for an inspirational individual with unyielding commitment for success to maintain and develop all aspects of their fleet workshops and the maintenance side of their vehicle and plant fleet. This is a rare and exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated Manager with the skill and ability to continually improve their effective and efficient fleet workshop performance. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate key strengths in people management, delivering on objectives and providing high levels of customer satisfaction.

Main Purpose of the job role for the Fleet Manager / Fleet Maintenance Manager / Fleet Workshop Manager / HGV Workshop Manager / HGV Maintenance Manager:

• To manage and develop an efficient vehicle maintenance and repair service which delivers a value for money and effective service to fleet customers.
• To be responsible for the operational frontline services for the Fleet workshops. To drive change and efficiencies to the frontline workshop service, creating an environment where the department and the staff develop and excel.
• To provide a safe and effective maintenance provision to high profile front line vehicles operated by the company adhering to DVSA guidelines and Company policies, on time and within agreed budgets.
• To undertake safety and personal development processes (risk assessment, safe systems of work, training plans etc) in relation to the vehicle repair workshops.

Key duties and responsibilities for the Fleet Manager / Fleet Maintenance Manager / Fleet Workshop Manager / HGV Workshop Manager / HGV Maintenance Manager:

• To be responsible to the Head of Fleet Operations for the efficient and effective management of the fleet workshops and sub contracted arrangements, ensuring daily workshop functions operate flexibly and effectively fully complying with any SLA and/or contract requirements.
• To review and implement workshop service delivery performance and undertake improvements to achieve a continuous improvement culture achieving value for money, and providing customer focused services that get it right first time.
• To lead on workshop areas of Health, Safety and Personal Development – including undertaking workshop risk assessment, safe systems of work, COSHH, training plans, toolbox talk delivery, etc
• Ensure that vehicles, plant and equipment are maintained in a safe condition and comply with DVSA Operator Licence undertakings and DVSA Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness.
• Ensure cost effective procurement of labour, material supply chains and services including continuous scrutiny of subcontracting arrangements in accordance with individual contracts and company's financial regulations.
• Ensure that corrective action is taken where adverse variations to target occur or inadequate performance is suspected. Instigate actions and strategies to bring about necessary improvements.
• Respond to complaints or inspections, ensuring compliance with Company's procedures and ensure that appropriate action is taken in a timely manner.
• To ensure that high levels of productivity are achieved leading to effective use of resources to minimise vehicle downtime and achieve programmed work schedules. This involves monitoring staff performance and addressing disciplinary and sickness issues in line with company guidelines
• Manage fleet vehicle maintenance operations, ensuring that there are effective systems of communication, training & development, team meetings, 121's are in place to inspire and motivate staff to optimise their skills.
• Ensure the effective allocation of own and staff resource providing cover to rotas in order to achieve optimum service delivery and cover during periods of absence.
• To be responsible, as a key holder, for the security, opening and closing of the workshop, stores and depot yard as required.
• Assist in the planning, attend meetings and keep under review, allocated budgets in line with the priorities agreed by the Company, monitor and control budgets, ensure clear accountability and compliance with financial governance requirements.
• To be responsible for the Fleet stores and direct purchase arrangements with regular stocktaking and the security of the stores at all times.
• Responsible for control, inspection, records, calibration and the condition of all workshop equipment ensuring fit for use.
• To provide written quotations/estimates for repair and maintenance of vehicles, plant and machinery as necessary.
• To actively seek and secure commercial opportunities to generate and increase external revenue create and develop profit. Maintain and retain key customer accounts.
• Assist in the development of the Fleet operation as a viable and competitive organisation. Assist in setting financial targets for the division and to monitor the performance of the staff and workshop to ensure that these financial targets are met.
• To undertake any other responsibilities or training that may be required by the Head of Fleet Operations, commensurate with the grading of the post.
• To prepare documentation in preparation for the invoicing and recharging of internal and external customers in a timely manner.

Qualifications, required skills, abilities and desired knowledge of the Fleet Manager / Fleet Maintenance Manager / Fleet Workshop Manager / HGV Workshop Manager / HGV Maintenance Manager:

• Full, valid, UK Driving Licence (or European equivalent) with own vehicle and appropriate insurance.
• City and Guilds full craft certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics, OR equivalent workshop experience
• Knowledge and experience of best practice in fleet workshop management including vehicle maintenance and aspects of relevant legislation and regulations.
• Experience in the management of people, including developing and motivation to deliver outstanding service delivery.
• Experience of using computer systems
• Understands the Risk, Health & Safety management implications of delivering the service, with the ability to undertake relevant risk assessments, safe systems of work, and associated reviews of existing documents.
• Ability to travel to a variety of sites and workshops that the company operates, as necessary.
• Communicates clearly and effectively, a good listener with good interpersonal skills.
• Understanding and knowledge of customer expectations in a relevant field.
• Transport Manager CPC or equivalent experience is desired
• Understands ICT solutions to improve operational performance.
• Evidence of continuing training development relevant to the job.
• Membership of CILT, IMI or similar is desired

If this Fleet Manager roles sounds like a perfect role for you then please send your CV to Danica Baker at Sprint Recruitment