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Talent Acquisition Advisor at GXO Logistics - Passionate about bringing exceptional talent and innovative teams together.
Are you ready to drive the future of fleet management? Stuck at a stop sign with nowhere to go? Ready to take the wheel of your next big opportunity? GXO have engineered just the role for you!
We are currently seeking a forward thinking and driven individual for the role of Head of Fleet at our Currys site in Newark. In this role, you will provide strategic oversight of the contracts fleet programmes, including a comprehensive fleet replacement strategy for circa 50 tractor units and 250 trailers over the next 5-10 years. Working alongside Currys, GXO central fleet team and other stakeholders, ensuring the current and future needs of the business are met will be key in achieving success over the long term.
The role is being offered on a full-time, permanent basis. You’ll work on an any 5 from 7 contract between the core hours of 06:00 and 18:00. However, flexibility is essential - this is logistics after all!
Pay, benefits and more:
You’ll be paid a salary of up to £65,000 - £70,000 per annum depending upon experience, you’ll also receive 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days so you can enjoy a positive work-life balance. Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical and dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more. You’ll also have access to our GXO University which provides you with the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that you’re comfortable with. There’s also our continued focus on internal promotions, over 55% last year!
What you’ll do on a typical day:
* Produce a full and detailed fleet replacement programme, including routes to market to finance the programme, whilst also considering the current and future needs of our customer
* Evaluating the policies and procedures of today, to ensure we receive value for money from our service agents and are striking the correct balance between cost and service
* Leading key fleet initiatives, including potential EV introduction and other alternative fuel options
* Be accountable for the performance of the vendors and address issues and complaints from customers or staff regarding repairer performance promptly and conclusively to the satisfaction of the company and our customers, updating all parties, as necessary
What you need to succeed at GXO:
* Experience of working in, or alongside 3PL’s and maintenance providers
* Both technical and managerial experience in LGV vehicle maintenance/compliance
* A minimum of Level 3 City and Guilds Mechanical qualification or equivalent and CPC holder both desirable
* Strong commercial and financial acumen, ability to work on multiple gainshare projects
* Strong decision making and problem-solving skills with experience in management of fleet budgets and fleet replacement programmes
We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.
GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Contract
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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