[ref. v76909122] Fleet Manager
Fleet Manager
Cullompton
At Gregory Distribution, we are currently seeking a Fleet Manager based at our Cullompton Site. This role will involve leading on our relationships with external suppliers for the group. This role will involve travelling to other depots and suppliers.
The position of Fleet Manager involves:
- Leading a team of 6 direct reports, managing the rota, developing and training where required. Working with the operations across Gregory Distribution.
- Ensuring that our maintenance spend does not exceed a budget of circa 1.2million, this will be working with all operations across the group to meet this target.
- Manage the PSL of suppliers across Gregory Distribution, setting up of contracts and negotiation of pricing.
- Regular meetings with suppliers (average every quarter) and operations as and when required. Key points to be discussed in meetings as per SLA.
- Regular visits to all out based operations and contractors to ensure compliance and customer satisfaction.
- Supplier relationships include our breakdown cover and out of hours. Leading the team and monitoring roadside breakdowns including refrigerated trailers, tyres, tail-lifts and any other ancillary equipment.
- Monitoring the bookings and ensuring they are dealt with in the SLA time scales, added to the Fleet Management System, liaising with the operations on costs for the booking, once signed off ensuring that repairs are completed to expected standards and vehicle/trailer is returned in a timely manner to the operations.
- Ensuring WIP is carried out to agreed timescales and monetary value.
- Ensuring Gregory Distribution are compliant with all legal matters relating to fleet maintenance and the guide to maintaining roadworthiness.
- Manage all recalls and campaigns in line with manufacturers recommendations.
- Production of KPI's for the external team.
- Taking the lead role in the budgeting of R&M costs within the external sector of maintenance.
- Attending regular supplier and internal meetings to discuss current performance, technical issues, processes and procedures.
- Continually reviewing pricing, suppliers and performance ensuring the group are getting the best value of service and commercial benefits.
- Reviewing processes for the team, continually looking at continuous improvements for the area across Gregory Distribution.
Essential skills required for Fleet Manager:
- Previous experience in LGV Maintenance qualification up to Level 3 is essential to include excellent knowledge of LGV Systems and fault diagnosis.
- Excellent understanding of DVSA regulations.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with external and internal stakeholders.
- Strong strategic focus and continuous improvement experience.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities effectively.
- Working to deadlines.
- Able to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
- MS packages to include, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Salary for Fleet Manager is between £52,000pa - £55,000pa, PLUS car allowance, depending on experience.
- Hours of work are Monday to Friday, based on 40hpw between 07:00hrs - 18:00hrs.
- Additional holiday purchasing scheme*
- Retail discounts with Hapi*
- Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*
- Opportunity to develop your career within an expanding business.
- Excellent holiday allowance and company benefits.
- Life assurance, pension and sickness scheme*
- Christmas Savings Club*
- Black Circle Tyre discount*
- Leading industry qualifications*
- This vacancy is not entitled to the employee referral scheme.
- Free Uniform.
- Strong culture of teamwork.
So if you have the drive to be the best and want to be a part of a flourishing and ambitious company, apply now for this vacancy.
Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive, and we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.
The Gregory Group require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.
Interested applicants for the Fleet Manager position should click the apply button below. For any queries in relation to the vacancy please contact our Recruitment Team on . Please take into account that our Recruitment Team work Monday to Friday 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs, so we will get back to you as soon as we can.
External Website Applications: You will be redirected to the Gregory distribution Website where you can apply for this vacancy. You will be asked to complete a short application form and will receive email confirmation when it has been submitted.
Note to recruitment agencies: We prefer to recruit direct, but we do have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch if we need you.- Subject to terms and conditions
The Gregory Group require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.
For any queries in relation to the vacancy please contact our Recruitment Team on . Please take into account that our Recruitment Team work Monday to Friday 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs, so we will get back to you as soon as we can.
External Website Applications: You will be redirected to the Gregory distribution Website where you can apply for this vacancy. You will be asked to complete a short application form and will receive email confirmation when it has been submitted.
Note to recruitment agencies: We prefer to recruit direct, but we do have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch if we need you.- Subject to terms and conditions