National Fleet Manager

Fleet & Compliance, Transport Management & related

Our client is a leading FMCG Distribution business, who are currently recruiting for a National Fleet Manager at their head office in Lancaster. As National Fleet Manager you will ensure that the Company’s Distribution and Vehicle Fleet operation is legal & compliant, organised, monitored and controlled efficiently. The National Fleet Engineering Manager is accountable for a National Fleet of over 150 vehicles and 160 trailers with a 24/7, 365 days operation, therefore a flexible approach to hours will be required.

Duties of the National Fleet Manager include but are not limited to:

• Leading, Managing and motivating a team including managing attendance, productivity and conduct
• Setting and monitoring achievement of team KPIs for National Fleet Operations
• Building an own fleet and customer focused team environment
• Train, coach, counsel and appraise staff on an ongoing basis
• Improve existing and further develop office-based work processes and procedures
• Monitor and minimise all areas of costs by receiving and inputting data efficiently and applying strict controls on all expenditure in-line with set budgetary targets
• Awareness of expenditure issues and formulating professional working relationship with all suppliers
• Monitor Distribution Department policies and procedures relating to vehicle maintenance and maximising vehicle utilisation
• Consistently monitor OCRS maintenance system to identify the strengths and any weakness within the vehicle maintenance operation
• Responsible for maintaining all legalities, Health & Safety and HACCP controls in accordance with rules and procedures within the Vehicle Maintenance Department
• Ensuring adequate staffing and contractor levels to maintain the Company standards and legal obligations throughout the vehicle maintenance operation
• Plan for variations in trading periods and ensuring any additional costs/hours are requested and authorised
• Oversee the investigation of all accidents/defects and take action as appropriate and that any suspicious incidents are reported to the Directors and Operational Management
• Regularly auditing National Fleet to ensure compliance and legal requirements.
• Representing the National Fleet department at meetings
• Managing and implementing change as required ensuring legal compliance across the National Fleet

The Ideal Candidate for National Fleet Manager:

• Excellent knowledge of EU legislation, VOSA & DVSA regulations
• Managing external 3rd party contracts
• Procurement of vehicles and trailers / Tenders for suppliers
• Recognised Apprenticeship in HGV Mechanics (e.g. City & Guilds)
• Developing our current and ongoing Apprentices and Apprenticeships
• Technical ability to understand, support and diagnose vehicle defects/problems
• Experience of IRTE and Scania working procedures and systems/processes
• Leadership in processes to ensure Audit status is maintained
• Significant experience with a Warehouse & Transport Tanker Operation
• In depth knowledge of the legal framework around Transport Operations and working times
• Experience of managing budgets
• Waste and sustainability knowledge (advantageous)
• Professional manner with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of leading and managing a multisite team

Apply now for immediate consideration!

This is a fantastic opportunity – we look forward to your application.