Fleet Controller

Maritime Transport Ltd; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Felixstowe is seeking a motivated Fleet Controller. The role involves managing fleet maintenance, ensuring adherence to company standards, and supporting team operations. Ideal candidates are either experienced in fleet control or recent graduates eager to advance in fleet operations. Competitive salary and various benefits are offered, including annual bonuses and extensive holidays.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual salary review (discretionary)

Annual bonus (discretionary)

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Life assurance cover

Discounts on MSC cruises

Weekly lottery

Group personal pension

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience as a fleet controller or recent graduate.
• Keen to develop career in fleet operations.

Responsibilities

• Raise and authorise Engineering purchase orders.
• Ensure fleet is serviced in accordance with policies.
• Maintain good communication between departments.

Skills

Highly motivated

Ability to work as part of a team

Confident communicator

Excellent IT & administration skills

Job description

The Vacancy

Looking for a challenging and rewarding career with a market leader? Maritime Transport is one of the fastest growing transport companies in the UK. We offer the most dynamic working environment and prospects to progress within the transport industry. Due to continued success, we are now looking to recruit a Fleet Controller at our Head Office in Felixstowe.

You will ideally already have experience with a fleet controller position or be a recent graduate looking to start your career path and development. You will be highly motivated and keen to develop your career in fleet operations as part of a focused, results-oriented team.

Purpose

To ensure that scheduled fleet maintenance and defect repairs are managed in the most cost effective and efficient manner. Achieved by detailed scrutiny of the Maritime Fleet Management system, purchase orders and related service documentation. Including the maximisation of all warranty arrangements and extraordinary considerations. To support the smooth and efficient running of the Vehicles within the Fleet, in order to achieve the company standards and targets.

Why work for Maritime?

• Competitive salary
• Annual salary review (discretionary)
• Annual bonus (discretionary)
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays on top from day 1
• Life assurance cover x3 from day 1 and up to age 66
• Big discounts on MSC cruises for yourself, family and friends
• Maritime Weekly Lottery – every week one employee will win £1,000 Net
• Group personal pension
• Employee assistance programme
• Stable and successful business, in 23 years 23 pay rises
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• To raise and authorise Engineering purchase orders to agreed financial levels
• To ensure the fleet is serviced and maintained in accordance with the company’s policy and O licence obligations
• To ensure completed documentation regarding vehicle & trailer repairs and rectification are completed to company standards.
• To ensure continued support and guidance to Maintenance suppliers
• To maintain at all times good communication between Maritime Operational Departments and Fleet
• Ensure that the Engineering Policy is adhered to.
  
  

Essential

• Highly motivated
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Confident communicator
• Excellent IT & administration skills
  
  

The successful applicant will enjoy a great starting salary and benefits package and a progressive career with excellent financial rewards.

The Company

Founded in 2001 by Executive Chairman, John Williams, Maritime Transport has evolved from small beginnings into a leading logistics company with a turnover exceeding £400m.

To date, the company employs 3,000 personnel across 40+ sites including a network of strategic rail freight terminals, with a cutting-edge fleet of 1,300 Euro-6 trucks and over 50 container handlers servicing a number of trains, daily. Maritime has a proven track record as an intermodal operator, developing and delivering low carbon, container logistics solutions for first and final miles, and pioneering the modal shift of UK domestic distribution from road to rail.

In 2024, the company was acquired by Swiss-based global logistics and supply chain provider, MEDLOG S.A., supporting Maritime’s growth strategy and strengthening its market position as the UK’s leading provider of integrated road and rail freight logistics.

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