Assistant Fleet Engineering Manager - Southampton
Location:
Botley – travel to other sites is required with occasional overnight stays.
Salary:
£36,000
Hours:
40 hours
Our client is seeking a passionate individual who would take pride in promoting sustainable waste management practices to help make sure the UK carbon footprint is reduced and protect the environment for future generations.
Role Accountabilities
* Maintain legal compliance of the fleet.
* Planning and implementation of fleet management strategy.
* Communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
* Deliver vehicle operating cost reductions.
* Carry out internal and external audits of all sites and suppliers to ensure compliance with operator licence obligations and DVSA regulations.
* To identify, implement and maintain Company Operating Procedures in relation to LGV / HGV maintenance.
* To liaise with the Depot Managers where appropriate and in line with Company requirements to ensure the provision of all aspects of fleet support.
* To provide instruction, guidance, information and adequate briefing to operational staff on all necessary fleet issues.
* To establish, manage and control a balanced HGV / LGV annual test programme to ensure that maximum first-time pass rates are achieved, meeting or exceeding Company targets.
* Assist in Vehicle taxation, MOTs, servicing.
* Assist in ensuring vehicles are covered on insurance and the motor insurance database is maintained.
* Assist in the monitoring and effective use of vehicle camera and tracking systems.
Person spec
* Demonstrate and provide the highest levels of service and professionalism to internal and external customers.
* A dynamic individual with the ability to take initiative and proactively manage your time and activities to ensure high level of efficiency and output.
* Previous experience in fleet management, preferably with an automotive mechanical engineering background.
* Competent in the use of PC based fleet management systems and the use of Microsoft office.
* Ability to communicate clearly both written and verbally at all levels both within and outside the business.
* A full UK driving licence.
Benefits
* Annual bonus scheme for all employees.
* Long Service Award.
* Employee recognition schemes, such as Employee of Month and Shining Star of the year Award.
* Employee referral bonus scheme.
* Attractive Pension Plan.
* Share Options – buy into our family future.
* Company perks for retail outlet discounts and more.
* Further development opportunities through in-house, external training and apprenticeship schemes.
* Company health care cash plan – dental / opticians / physio / online GP etc.
* 33 days holiday inclusive of public bank holidays.
* Holiday Buy and Sell Scheme.
Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.