Due to continued growth, Facilities by ADF plc are looking to expand their Fleet Management Team. We have an exciting opportunity for a Vehicle Maintenance Unit Manager to join the team.
Location: Longcross, Surrey, KT16 0EF
Salary: Attractive salary + benefits package
Hours: 08:00 - 17:00 Monday to Friday, making a 45-hour week inclusive of a one-hour lunch break
About Us: ADF is the UK’s largest provider of premium production facilities to the film and TV industry. The company has a very close alignment with TV & video-on-demand serial productions, who demand high quality vehicles and support services.
ADF operates and maintains a fleet of over 500 highest quality make-up, costume, and artiste trailers, together with mobile production offices, diners, school rooms and technical vehicles. ADF is the only high volume, UK-based operator to provide a fully managed, 24/7 service, with dedicated account management, and experienced operational staff at production locations to support the services provided.
Vehicle Maintenance Unit Manager - The Role:
Based in our depot in Longcross, Surrey and reporting to the Head of Fleet, the successful candidate will play a key role in the management control of both external service providers, inhouse workshop & mobile technicians – being an integral member of the Fleet Maintenance and wider Fleet Management team.
Vehicle Maintenance Unit Manager - Main Responsibilities:
* To undertake management control of both external service providers, inhouse workshop & mobile technicians
* Ensure full legal compliance in all areas to include service, maintenance, repair, MOT, and tachograph compliance
* Contribute to the formulation and implementation of the fleet, maintenance budgets
* Manage & control expenditure to ensure the fleet is fully maintained and operate in full legal compliance whilst managing maintenance costs within the agreed fleet budgets
* Review, plan, and allocate work activities for internal workshop and mobile technicians
* Manage workshop operating costs, overtime requirements, ensuring overheads are managed in accordance with agreed fleet budgets
* Manage inhouse and mobile technicians to ensure the maximise utilisation of available technician hours and reviewing against manufacturer standard times
Vehicle Maintenance Unit Manager - You:
* Strong Management skills and experience of leading static and mobile teams
* Ability to Coach and Mentor and develop staff where appropriate
* Leads and motivates staff through positive employee engagement through open communication
* Defines the strategy to develop the operation as a whole by identifying and sharing continual best practice protocols
* Good analytical, budget management and numerical skills
* Good knowledge of Microsoft / Excel applications
* Experience of providing exceptional customer service
Vehicle Maintenance Unit Manager – Benefits:
* Management Bonus Scheme
* Use of a company van and Fuel Card. Fuel Benefit Tax (P11d).
* Private Health Insurance Scheme (after 2 years’ service)
* 28 days paid holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) increasing with each year of service
* Company Pension Scheme
* Life Assurance Cover
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme
* Informal Reward Scheme
* Free Eye Tests
If you would like to be considered for this unique Vehicle Maintenance Unit Manager opportunity, please submit your CV with a comprehensive cover letter telling us why this role is for you
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