Fleet Manager

DHL; Baginton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL eCommerce UK is seeking a Fleet Manager to lead the Transport Department. Responsibilities include managing the LGV fleet, ensuring compliance, and supervising admin staff. The role offers competitive pay and benefits in a company recognized as a top workplace, committed to employee growth and diversity.

Benefits

Discount vouchers for restaurants and retail

Healthcare and pension

Enhanced family leave and childcare discounts

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• LGV licence (desirable)
• Excellent knowledge of road transport legislation and regulations
• People development skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the admin staff within the Transport Department
• Ensure fleet compliance with company policies and legal legislation
• Monitor driver infringements and implement corrective actions

Skills

Knowledge of road transport legislation

People development skills

Understanding of Drivers Hours Regulations

Understanding of Working Time Regulations

Job description

Position: Fleet Manager

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Coventry

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Why choose DHL eCommerce UK?

Want to work for one of the UK’s best workplaces? DHL eCommerce UK has been recognized as a Best Workplace 2024 and has achieved Top Employer accreditation for the 4th year running. We offer competitive pay rates and a range of benefits including discount vouchers for restaurants, cinemas, retail outlets, healthcare, pension, enhanced family leave, childcare discounts, employee assistance programme, and more!

About the role:

To lead and manage the admin staff within the Transport Department, ensuring all assets are operated effectively and are always compliant.

Role specifics:

1. Plan, direct, and coordinate the operation of the LGV fleet.
2. Ensure full fleet compliance with company policies and legal legislation.
3. Review and report OCRS scores regularly and correlate maintenance failures.
4. Monitor driver infringements and implement corrective actions.
5. Maintain vehicles in optimal condition from delivery to disposal.
6. Conduct regular supplier reviews.
7. Control costs and expenditures within budget.
8. Notify the Traffic Commissioner of penalties or changes in situation.
9. Lead and manage staff within the Transport Department.
10. Ensure operating centres do not breach vehicle margins.
11. Provide support to the network, including CPC coverage at each site.
12. Monitor & report MOT pass rates and respond proactively to failures.
13. Record and investigate all vehicle accidents accurately.
14. Keep fleet database up to date and accurate.
15. Analyze and reposition vehicles with over mileage.
16. Manage spot hire vehicles and trailers as required.
17. Ensure a consistent fuel supply for the company.
18. Maintain compliance and maintenance of all MHE within the network.
19. Coordinate with accounts to supply purchase orders for expenditure.

The ideal candidate will have:

1. LGV licence (desirable).
2. Excellent knowledge of road transport legislation.
3. Good understanding of Drivers Hours Regulations and Working Time Regulations.
4. People development skills and outlook.

What about career development?

We are committed to employee growth through dedicated learning and development programmes and an open working culture where everyone’s voice is heard, allowing you to shape your future career at DHL eCommerce UK.

What will you need to do next?

If you meet the requirements and are interested in this career move, submit your application with an up-to-date CV.

Our approach to Diversity and Inclusion

We value diversity as a strength and are committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive resourcing practices, welcoming applicants regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion, or belief.

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