Fleet controller

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career with a market leader? Maritime Transport is one of the fastest growing transport companies in the UK. We offer a dynamic working environment and career prospects to progress within the transport industry. Due to continued expansion, we are looking to recruit a Fleet Controller based at our Head Office in Felixstowe.

You will ideally have previous experience in a Fleet Controller position or be a recent graduate looking to develop your career in fleet operations as part of a focused and results-oriented team.

Purpose

To ensure that scheduled fleet maintenance and defect repairs are managed in the most cost effective and efficient manner. Achieved by detailed scrutiny of the Fleet Management System, purchase orders and related service documentation. To support the smooth and efficient running of the vehicles within the Fleet to achieve company standards and targets.

Why work for Maritime?

• Competitive salary
• Annual salary review (discretionary)
• Annual bonus (discretionary)
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays on top from day 1
• Life assurance cover x3 from day 1 and up to age 66
• Big discounts on MSC cruises for yourself, family and friends
• Maritime Weekly Lottery - every week one employee will win £1,000 Net
• Group personal pension
• Employee assistance programme

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage external workshop activities for planned and unplanned maintenance, including MOTs, tachograph calibrations, and associated services for fleet trucks and trailers, ensuring compliance with OEM/Operator licence obligations
• Provide regular VOR updates to the operational teams to support effective resource planning
• Build effective working relationships with external maintenance providers to schedule work and communicate vehicle downtime accurately to operational teams
• Challenge maintenance & damage costs effectively
• Ensure the provision of approved and competent maintenance contractors for all fleet requirements
• Ensure all compliance documentation is checked and uploaded in a timely manner
• Monitor outstanding defects and ensure all safety related defects are actioned
• Provide guidance to drivers and operational teams on maintenance solutions aimed at minimising VOR
• Provide technical support/point of escalation for colleagues and customers
• To raise and authorise purchase orders to agreed financial levels
• To ensure the fleet is serviced and maintained in accordance with company policy and Operator licence obligations
• To ensure completed documentation regarding vehicle & trailer repairs and rectification are completed to company standards.
• To maintain good communication between Maritime Operational Departments and Fleet