Fleet Ambassador

TN United Kingdom; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the logistics sector is seeking a Fleet Ambassador to ensure vehicle safety and compliance. The role involves daily inspections, reporting defects, and supporting depot operations. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and organizational skills, with opportunities for professional growth and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Holiday trading

Enhanced maternity and paternity packages

Free life assurance (4x salary)

Unum Help@Hand health and wellbeing services

Free onsite parking

Vitality at Work program

Health kiosks at various locations

Discounts at numerous retailers

Milestone days for family and friends celebrations

Free eye tests and support for glasses

Qualifications

• Strong communication, listening, and problem-solving skills.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Effective prioritization and time management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all vehicles are checked for condition and roadworthiness.
• Conduct start and end of contract handovers for vehicles.
• Provide support to depot operations through regular checks.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Planning

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Adaptability

Independence

Job description

As our Fleet Ambassador, your key objectives include:

1. Ensuring all vehicles are checked for condition and roadworthiness, in compliance with legal, corporate, and operational standards, reporting exceptions via the vehicle check app and defect procedure.
2. Verifying that drivers identify and report defects correctly, and ensuring rectification.
3. Conducting start and end of contract handovers for Owner Driver leased vehicles, including employment, termination, vehicle swaps, and hire vans.
4. Providing support to depot operations through regular site and equipment checks.
5. Reporting fleet accidents on our portal TranMan.

Key Daily Checks

• Inspect all fleet and rental vehicles daily, recording their condition via the Vehicle App.
• Ensure all 3.5 Tonne Vans do not exceed 3.5 tonnes using the weighbridge.
• VOR (vehicle off road) inspection and damage reporting for vehicles.
• Check all associated equipment, including material handling tools, jump packs, fuel pumps, and enclosures.
• Adhere to health and safety rules, maintaining clear traffic flow and effective parking.
• Ensure drivers wear correct DPD uniforms and that vehicles are clean and meet company standards.

Key Weekly Checks

• Populate 21-day notices for damaged Owner Driver vehicles via the app.
• Record notices in a shared Google Calendar with the Transport Team.
• Review outstanding notices with the Depot Quality or Depot Manager.
• Conduct weekly checks and download data from the HGV fleet to identify discrepancies.
• Check and reorder fleet stock items (lamps, bulbs, etc.) as needed.
• Ensure the gritter is operational and clean during winter, reporting defects to the Regional Transport Engineer.

Qualifications & Skills

We seek someone who takes pride in delivering high-quality work, with strong communication, listening, and problem-solving skills. You should also have:

• Good planning and organizational skills
• Effective prioritization and time management
• Adaptability to change
• Ability to handle challenging situations and conversations
• A systematic, methodical approach following depot instructions and regulatory requirements including health and safety
• Ability to work independently without close supervision

Additional Benefits

We value our employees and offer benefits beyond salary, such as:

• Holiday trading
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
• Free life assurance (4x salary) upon pension scheme enrollment
• Unum Help@Hand health and wellbeing services
• Free onsite parking
• Vitality at Work program
• Health kiosks at various locations
• Discounts at numerous retailers, including up to 5% off supermarkets
• Milestone days for family and friends celebrations
• Free eye tests and support for glasses for screen users