National Fleet Manager

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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 conductSetting and monitoring achievement of team KPIs for National Fleet OperationsBuilding an own fleet and customer focused team environmentTrain, coach, counsel and appraise staff on an ongoing basisImprove existing and further develop office-based work processes and proceduresMonitor and minimise all areas of costs by receiving and inputting data efficiently and applying strict controls on all expenditure in-line with set budgetary targetsAwareness of expenditure issues and formulating professional working relationship with all suppliersMonitor Distribution Department policies and procedures relating to vehicle maintenance and maximising vehicle utilisationConsistently monitor OCRS maintenance system to identify the strengths and any weakness within the vehicle maintenance operationResponsible for maintaining all legalities, Health & Safety and HACCP controls in accordance with rules and procedures within the Vehicle Maintenance DepartmentEnsuring adequate staffing and contractor levels to maintain the Company standards and legal obligations throughout the vehicle maintenance operationPlan for variations in trading periods and ensuring any additional costs/hours are requested and authorisedOversee the investigation of all accidents/defects and take action as appropriate and that any suspicious incidents are reported to the Directors and Operational ManagementRegularly auditing National Fleet to ensure compliance and legal requirements.Representing the National Fleet department at meetingsManaging and implementing change as required ensuring legal compliance across the National FleetThe Ideal Candidate for National Fleet Manager:
Excellent knowledge of EU legislation, VOSA & DVSA regulationsManaging external 3rd party contractsProcurement of vehicles and trailers / Tenders for suppliersRecognised Apprenticeship in HGV Mechanics (e.g. City & Guilds)Developing our current and ongoing Apprentices and ApprenticeshipsTechnical ability to understand, support and diagnose vehicle defects/problemsExperience of IRTE and Scania working procedures and systems/processesLeadership in processes to ensure Audit status is maintainedSignificant experience with a Warehouse & Transport Tanker OperationIn depth knowledge of the legal framework around Transport Operations and working timesExperience of managing budgetsWaste and sustainability knowledge (advantageous)Professional manner with excellent written and verbal communication skillsExperience of leading and managing a multisite teamApply now for immediate consideration!
This is a fantastic opportunity – we look forward to your application.

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