Fleet Safety Manager

Sunbelt Rentals; Warrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment rental provider in the UK seeks a Fleet Safety Manager to oversee transportation safety and compliance. The role entails promoting a safety culture, managing safety technology programs, and conducting safety checks. Ideal candidates should have experience in transport safety and excellent communication skills. This position offers competitive benefits including flexibility in work arrangements and a comprehensive rewards package.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Life assurance

Retail discounts

Recognition awards

Company pension scheme

Company car

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in transport/fleet safety or compliance.
• Knowledge of O licence requirements.
• A full driving licence and willingness to travel.
• Background in equipment rental preferred.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safety-first culture to minimize risks.
• Lead the implementation of the Advanced Driver Safety Technology programme.
• Conduct periodic safety checks and compliance reviews.

Skills

Transport/fleet safety experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving approach

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Our Fleet Safety Team provides first-line support to over 2500 professional and vocational drivers across the North, Midlands & South of the UK & Ireland. These vital roles support the development of our LGV, LCV, and car driver communities to improve driver safety, thereby protecting other road users and the public.

The roles also focus on developing our transportation safety culture, processes, procedures, and innovating the vehicle fleet to ensure Sunbelt remains at the forefront of transportation safety. This includes leading the development, rollout, and management of the Advanced Driver Safety Technology programme.

This role covers the North and Scotland.

About The Role

Our Fleet Safety Team supports over 2500 drivers across the UK & Ireland, focusing on safety culture, compliance, and technological advancements in vehicle safety, including the Advanced Driver Safety Technology programme.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Promote a safety-first culture to minimize risks and reduce traffic incidents.
2. Support Line Managers responsible for drivers within depots, businesses, or regions to ensure compliance.
3. Lead the development and implementation of the Advanced Driver Safety Technology programme, including driver recognition initiatives.
4. Utilize available technology to identify drivers needing coaching, guidance, or retraining, supporting Line Managers accordingly.
5. Assist Line Managers with road traffic accident investigations, follow-up, and action plan finalizations.
6. Lead on high-potential collisions and incidents.
7. Build proactive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
8. Encourage observation reporting, share lessons learned, and develop best practices.
9. Maintain vehicle legal compliance within the region.
10. Conduct periodic safety checks, vehicle inspections, and compliance record reviews.
11. Track and report on vehicle and driver safety compliance.
12. Contribute to the Engage for Life Strategy.

What we offer in return: Join a successful FTSE100 company, the UK’s largest equipment rental provider, with a flexible rewards package including generous holiday allowance, life assurance, retail discounts, recognition awards, and a company pension scheme. Additional benefits may include a company car and private medical insurance.

About You

We support your success with training and development tailored to your career aspirations. To succeed as a Fleet Safety Manager, you should have:

• Experience in transport/fleet safety or compliance.
• Knowledge of O licence requirements.
• A full driving licence and willingness to travel.
• Preferably a background in equipment rental.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities.
• A methodical approach to problem-solving with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related systems.