Senior Fleet Asset Manager – Forklifts & Equipment

Smart Search Technical Ltd; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Company electric or hybrid vehicle

Private healthcare

Company pension

Company mobile phone & laptop

Newly created role with significantAut

Job summary

Smart Search Technical Ltd in West Midlands is seeking an experienced Asset Manager to lead the company's asset management function for forklift trucks and related equipment.

The role reports to the Managing Director, combining strategic fleet management with hands-on inspections and travel to other UK locations as needed. It offers significant autonomy to develop systems, processes and reporting for asset performance and value optimization.

Qualifications

• Experience in forklift, materials handling or capital equipment sector.
• Understanding of machinery condition, maintenance and asset values.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to travel to other UK locations.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a central database covering company assets, rental equipment and machines available for sale.
• Ensure asset information and equipment records remain accurate and up to date.
• Work closely with Sales, Operations and Workshop teams to ensure available machinery is effectively managed.
• Carry out physical inspections of forklift trucks and other equipment.
• Assess machinery condition, wear and structural integrity.
• Photograph and accurately record damage and condition of assets.
• Assist the Sales team with sourcing equipment where suitable machinery is not currently available.
• Review fleet age, composition and utilisation to ensure it remains commercially effective.
• Work with Sales and Operations to ensure rental fleet costs, maintenance requirements and residual values are appropriately managed.
• Develop relationships with trade customers to support the effective disposal of used equipment.
• Produce asset performance and fleet utilisation reports for senior management.
• Identify opportunities to improve asset utilisation, processes and overall fleet performance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Time management

Commercial awareness

Willing to travel

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Smart Search Technical Ltd in West Midlands is seeking an experienced Asset Manager to lead the company's asset management function for forklift trucks and related equipment.

The role reports to the Managing Director, combining strategic fleet management with hands-on inspections and travel to other UK locations as needed. It offers significant autonomy to develop systems, processes and reporting for asset performance and value optimization.