Regional Asset Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Regional Asset Engineer, where you'll play a vital role in managing fleet operations across Greater Manchester. This position focuses on enhancing vehicle availability, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and driving performance improvements. You'll have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team and contribute to a culture of excellence and innovation. Enjoy a rewarding career in an industry that values sustainability and community impact, while benefiting from generous holiday allowances, progression opportunities, and various employee perks.

Benefits

21 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunities for progression through training

Biffa Perkz discounts

Eco Drive scheme for electric vehicles

Staff discounts at The Company Shop

Qualifications

• Relevant Technical Qualification is essential.
• Experience managing in a labour-intensive, multi-shift environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer requirements for vehicle uptime and availability.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and legislation.
• Monitor fleet performance and manage third-party service providers.

Skills

Management experience in B2B service delivery

Knowledge of vehicle maintenance

Understanding of Operators Licence requirements

Operational knowledge of workshop practices

Good understanding of MOT standards

Education

Relevant Technical Qualification

Tools

Fleet management system

Job description

Help us make a difference as a Regional Asset Engineer. This is a regional position covering our operational workshops around our Greater Manchester Depots and Northern Region.

Changing the way people think about waste.

At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we’re turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it, or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. Our 11,000+ people across the country trust us to provide rewarding careers that are often challenging but never dull. We are the UK’s No. 1 choice for business waste management.

Quick overview of the role

To support the Regional Fleet Manager by providing day-to-day direction for regional fleet workshops, ensuring high client satisfaction, stakeholder engagement, and successful delivery of all commercial, health and safety, and operational results.

Responsibilities include managing customer requirements (notably vehicle & Mobile Plant uptime & availability), monitoring and improving fleet performance using the fleet management system, ensuring compliance, data integrity, and maximizing fleet asset availability.

• Supporting and driving vehicle availability across the region through monitoring and feedback.
• Ensuring all asset compliance with current legislation and H&S standards, maintaining workshop performance, MOT pass rates, and adherence to company procedures.
• Managing third-party service providers via SLA creation, negotiation, and invoice validation.
• Reviewing financial and operational performance, managing assets and staff to deliver profitable business and excellent customer service.
• Monitoring fleet management system accuracy, including job cards, purchase orders, and compliance data.
• Managing business performance measures to ensure optimal return on assets.
• Auditing health and safety standards within the region, ensuring completion of compliance tasks and documentation.
• Developing and inspiring teams to achieve objectives, managing performance for excellent results.

Requirements

Here’s what we require:

• Relevant Technical Qualification is essential.
• Valid driving licence.
• Management experience in a B2B service delivery region/area.
• Experience in a similar fleet role.
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance in line with DVSA guidelines.
• Operational knowledge of workshop practices and H&S legislation.
• Understanding of Operators Licence requirements.
• Knowledge of workshop procedures and DVSA testing processes.
• Awareness of technical and legislative updates.
• Good understanding of MOT standards.
• Experience managing in a labour-intensive, multi-shift environment.

Why you'll love working at Biffa

• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for health and financial support.
• Opportunities for progression through training.
• Biffa Perkz discounts on various products and services.
• Entry to our Eco Drive scheme for leasing electric or hybrid vehicles.
• Staff discounts at The Company Shop for groceries and more.

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