Customer Uptime Controller - DAF Fleet Services - Devizes

DAF Trucks UK; Devizes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Training opportunities

Holiday entitlement 22-25 days

Company events

Job summary

DAF Fleet Services in Devizes is seeking a Customer Uptime Controller to join our expanding fleet management team. You will help keep customers' vehicles on the road by coordinating uptime, liaising with dealer networks, and driving efficient fault resolution.

We offer a base salary of £30,000–£33,000 with a quarterly bonus up to £1,500, in-house training, and holiday entitlement of 22 days rising to 25. This role suits a proactive, customer-focused problem-solver with strong IT and

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering outstanding customer service.
• Can-do attitude with troubleshooting focus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• High IT literacy; proficient on phone and email.

Responsibilities

• Manage Vehicle Off Road (VOR) progress and escalation with third parties.
• Build strong relationships with DAF’s dealer network to maintain uptime and control costs.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

IT literacy

Troubleshooting

Organised

Initiative

Fleet management

Job description

Customer Uptime Controller - DAF Fleet Services - Devizes

Customer Uptime Controller

Due to substantial growth, we currently have an exciting opening for you to join our highly skilled and collaborative team as a Customer Uptime Controller in our fantastic DAF Fleet Services organisation in Devizes. We are part of one of the largest and most respected DAF dealer groups in Europe and DAF are the largest truck manufacturer in the UK with record growth and award winning trucks year on year. We offer our clients bespoke Fleet Management Solutions to improve their operations and allow them to focus on their business requirements.

As a Customer Uptime Controller, we can offer you:

• Base salary of £30,000 - £33,000 (depending on your industry experience)
• Quarterly bonus of up to £1,500 providing the opportunity to earn an additional £6,000 per annum based on you and your teams performance (Qualify for bonus scheme once fully trained and contributing towards team targets)
• Excellent DAF Customer Uptime Controller training & development opportunities – in house and manufacturer’s
• 22 days holiday (plus statutory), rising to 25 days after 5 years service
• Employee recognition competitions
• Company mini events, food days and much more

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about delivering an exceptional customer experience and ensuring our customers’ vehicles stay on the road where they belong. While training will be provided, the ideal candidate will bring the following skills and qualities:

• A proven track record of providing outstanding customer service.
• Have a can do attitude and enjoy troubleshooting.
• Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal.
• A high level of IT literacy and comfortable on the phone and using email.
• Be organised, resilient and have the ability to work on your own initiative.
• Experience in vehicle repair, fleet management, or the commercial automotive sector would be a distinct advantage, helping you better understand customer needs and challenges.

The Customer Uptime Controller role / responsibilities include (but not limited to):

The principle objective of the team is to provide great customer service through making our customers fleet more available on a day to day basis and by communicating thoroughly to ensure they can plan for scenarios that arise as a result of their vehicles being off the road.

You will be an integral part of a team responsible for managing the uptime of our customer fleet and building strong collaborative relationships primarily with DAF’s dealer network, the largest in the UK. You will have day to day responsibility for Vehicle Off Road (VOR) progress and escalation channelling through third party partners and suppliers.

Mitigating VOR downtime and proactive reduction via a robust process of liaison, support and working with other providers through our large portfolio of support to deliver great service through prioritisation and issue resolution. Communicate with vehicle manufacturers over specification or part issues. Ensure cost control is adhered to at all times.

Working Monday – Friday, 8am to 5pm (1 hour lunch break).

As anequal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate and are committed to provide equal opportunities, a fully inclusive work environment and fairness for all.