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.

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