Fleet & Plant Manager - South Mimms

Balfour Beatty; South Mimms; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in South Mimms is seeking a Fleet Operations Manager to oversee all fleet, plant, and transport activities across the network. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in vehicle fleet operation and managing compliance. This role offers flexible working options, a range of benefits, and a supportive work environment focused on diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Smart working flexibility

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Experience of vehicle fleet operation across multiple site-based operations.
• Experience in managing commercial vehicles operations and operator licence compliance.
• Good industry experience including vehicles and construction related plant.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for all transport, plant and fleet activities.
• Ensure legal and operational efficiency, safety and compliance.
• Identify opportunities for improvements, efficiencies and cost savings.

Skills

Vehicle fleet operation experience

Managing commercial vehicle operations

Certificate of Professional Competence for Transport Managers (CPC)

Good communication skills

Good IT and presentation skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

Relevant CSCS card

Job description

About the role

To be responsible for all functions of the Connect Plus Services fleet operation in support of the contract. Providing the focal point for the provision, use and safety of vehicles, plant and lifting, equipment and operators.

What you'll be doing

• Be the first point of contact for all transport, plant and fleet activities across the M25 DFBO network, providing technical advice as required.
• Take ownership and responsibility for all fleet, plant and transport across the M25 DBFO network.
• Ensure legal and operational efficiency, safety and compliance of the commercial fleet and drivers.
• Be the escalation and authority point for commercial vehicle maintenance and transport compliance.
• Provide operational depots support with vehicle, driver and O licence issues
• Identify opportunities for improvements, efficiencies and cost saving with all aspects of transport, fleet and plant.
• Support operational managers with investigations into transport compliance related issues and assist with installing measures to prevent re-occurrence.
• Carry out regular documented visits to all operational depots and conduct regular documented review meetings with operational management teams and internal/external suppliers.

Who we\'re looking for

• Experience of vehicle fleet operation across multiple site-based operations
• Experience in managing commercial vehicles operations and operator licence compliance
• Certificate of Professional Competence for Transport Managers (CPC)
• Good industry experience including vehicles and construction related plant
• Relevant CSCS card
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good IT skills/ presentation skills
• Full UK driving licence

The role is Monday - Friday however night safety visits and tours will be required

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK\'s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn\'t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You\'ll have the freedom to shape the package that\'s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.

- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)

- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave

- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...

About us

Connect Plus Services (CPS) brings together the collective strength of our parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Atkins and Egis Road Operation UK. With around 600 people, based at eight locations across the M25 network, we work on behalf of Connect Plus and National Highways to manage the operation of the M25 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, from routine maintenance to managing the whole-life requirement of thousands of assets across the network.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence \'Employer Recognition Scheme\' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [e-mail]