Fleet Engineer

Strive Supply Chain Services Ltd; Telford; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global FMCG distributor is seeking an experienced Fleet Engineer based in Northamptonshire. This key leadership role involves managing the operational condition and compliance of fleet vehicles, overseeing preventative maintenance, and optimizing costs. The ideal candidate should have experience in fleet management and a strong understanding of DVSA compliance. Competitive salary of C£60k plus excellent benefits is offered.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in fleet management and maintenance.
• Strong understanding of DVSA compliance.
• Ability to manage third-party maintenance providers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic and operational management of the company's fleet.
• Oversee preventative maintenance programmes and ensure DVSA compliance.
• Manage workshop performance and third-party maintenance providers.

Skills

Fleet management

Preventative maintenance

Technical specifications approval

KPI monitoring

Collaboration with senior stakeholders

Job description

Job Description

Strive are a UK wide Supply Chain & Logistics management recruiter. Please visitstrive . co . uk for additional roles across engineering, production, warehouse & transport operations.

Fleet Engineer

C£60k + Excellent Benefits

Northamptonshire

Our client is a Global FMCG Distributor and we are delighted to assist them in their search for an experienced Fleet Maintenance professional as they look to recruit a Fleet Engineer / HGV Technician at their site in Corby, Northamptonshire.

This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the operational condition, compliance, and cost efficiency of the fleet vehicles. You will act as the technical authority on all fleet matters, safeguarding legal compliance and optimising total cost of ownership.

Key Accountabilities as Fleet Engineer:

• Lead the strategic and operational management of the companys fleet.
• Oversee preventative maintenance programmes and ensure DVSA compliance.
• Manage workshop performance and third-party maintenance providers.
• Monitor KPIs such as cost per kilometre, utilisation, and fuel economy.
• Provide technical approval on engineering specifications for new vehicles.
• Line manage Fleet Controllers and support Operator Licence undertakings.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align engineering strategies with operational go...