Head of Fleet

GXO Logistics; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global supply chain solutions provider in Newark is seeking a Head of Fleet to oversee strategic fleet programmes, including a replacement strategy for 50 tractor units and 250 trailers. The role offers a salary up to £70,000 per annum, 25 days annual leave, and various benefits focused on workforce development. Previous experience in the logistics sector is essential, alongside technical vehicle maintenance knowledge.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Company-sponsored pension scheme

Private medical and dental insurance

Access to GXO University for skills development

Qualifications

• Experience of working in, or alongside 3PLs and maintenance providers.
• Minimum of Level 3 City and Guilds Mechanical qualification or equivalent and CPC holder.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills with experience in management of fleet budgets.

Responsibilities

• Produce a full and detailed fleet replacement programme.
• Evaluate policies and procedures for value for money.
• Lead key fleet initiatives including EV introduction.
• Accountable for performance of vendors.

Skills

Experience in working with 3PLs and maintenance providers

Technical and managerial experience in LGV vehicle maintenance

Strong commercial and financial acumen

Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills

Education

Level 3 City and Guilds Mechanical qualification

CPC holder

Job description

Overview

Head of Fleet at our Currys site in Newark. You will provide strategic oversight of the contracts fleet programmes, including a comprehensive fleet replacement strategy for circa 50 tractor units and 250 trailers over the next 5-10 years. Working alongside Currys, GXO central fleet team and other stakeholders, ensuring the current and future needs of the business are met will be key to achieving long-term success.

The role is offered on a full-time, permanent basis. You'll work on a 5 from 7 contract between the core hours of 06:00 and 18:00. Flexibility is essential in this logistics role.

Pay, benefits and more

Pay: up to £65,000 - £70,000 per annum depending on experience. You’ll also receive 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), with the option to buy additional days to support work-life balance. Benefits include a company-sponsored pension scheme, private medical and dental insurance, 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a comprehensive employee assistance programme. Access the MyBenefits platform offering high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, savings schemes and more. Access to GXO University for skills development. There is a continued focus on internal promotions, with over 55% promoted last year.

What you’ll do on a typical day

• Produce a full and detailed fleet replacement programme, including routes to market to finance the programme, while considering current and future needs of our customer
• Evaluate policies and procedures to ensure value for money from service agents and balance cost with service
• Lead key fleet initiatives, including potential EV introduction and other alternative fuel options
• Be accountable for the performance of vendors and address issues and complaints from customers or staff regarding repairer performance promptly and conclusively, updating all parties as necessary

What you need to succeed at GXO

• Experience of working in, or alongside 3PLs and maintenance providers
• Technical and managerial experience in LGV vehicle maintenance/compliance; ideally from a hands-on mechanical/service background
• Minimum of Level 3 City and Guilds Mechanical qualification or equivalent and CPC holder (both desirable)
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, ability to work on multiple gainshare projects
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills with experience in management of fleet budgets and fleet replacement programmes

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

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