Job Introduction

Reporting directly into the Head of UK Operations, this role is management position that is critically aligned to the success of our historic rich, yet challenging UK operation.  

This role profile is an overview of the remit of your job role, responsibilities, and accountabilities.  

It may be changed from time to time to incorporate changing circumstances, and you may be required to be flexible and perform other duties as required, which may be at the same level as your home role or below. 

Role Responsibility

• Leadership of the central fleet team  

• Responsibility of fleet legal compliance across hub network 

• Vehicle and all related products/services procurement e.g. (fuel/oils/tyres etc) 

• Vehicle/trailer specification, design, and procurement 

• An understanding of financing the acquisition of vehicles 

• Fleet Policy/Process design and implementation 

• Creator and owner of all processes around operating a fleet of mixed vehicles (from on hire checks, off hire, defect procedures, tacho & driver hours management) 

• Fuel management and process responsibility 

• Fleet reporting up to and including board level 

• Hire, lease and maintenance relationship management 

• Own regulatory and compliance external relationships 

• Fleet accident ownership and support to the operation 

• Regular site visits to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships 

• Coordination of regular communication with local transport and fleet management to ensure consistency of process application, engagement and continuous improvement 

• An expert in all thing’s fleet/vehicle 

• Driver CPC management governance 

• Central coordination of PMI/MOT/LOLER ensuring correct process compliance 

• Supporting the development and training of fleet practices within the network 

• Ownership of vehicle movements around the network  

• Managing strict vehicle maintenance and servicing schedules to minimise downtime 

• Fleet cost management 

The Ideal Candidate

• Degree level intellect 

• Management CPC  

• Excellent knowledge of road transport law  

• Takes ownership of implementing business decisions and effectively and proactively communicates them to the team and wider business areas  

• Exceptional interpersonal skills who can work collaboratively with various departments  

• Exceptional vendor/supplier management 

• Analytical mindset and strong problem-solving skills 

• Strong negotiation skills 

Package Description

In addition to a competitive salary, you’ll receive many excellent additional benefits including:

• Annual Leave – 33 days entitlement (including statutory bank holidays) which increases with service
• Enhanced Pension Plan options – Company enhanced contributions of up to a 6% match
• Private Medical Insurance – via AXA
• Life Insurance – Company funded 2x basic salary life cover from day one
• Employee Assistance Programme – Free 24/7 confidential wellbeing support
• Progression and Development Opportunities – Department specific technical training and Internal Management Development Academies
• Staff Discount at www.very.co.uk (25% discount on designer branded clothing, footwear and home accessories with 15% off furniture, leisure and electrical items)
• Discounted Gym Membership – Up to 25% discount across 3700 nationally located gyms, health clubs, leisure Centres, bootcamps and fitness studios
• Cycle to work scheme – In partnership with Evans cycles the ArrowXL C2W scheme offers great benefits and discounts
• Long service awards – We go out of our way to recognise and reward our colleague commitment with our long service awards programme
• Employee of the month – Winners receive £25 voucher, certificate and Hall of fame recognition
• CEO Award of the month – Winners receive £100 voucher, certificate and Hall of fame recognition
• Departmental Incentives – Year-round departmental competitions, seasonal incentives and fantastic gifts
• Retail Discounts – Huge discount savings in supermarkets (Asda, Tesco, Morrison’s and Sainsburys), Fashion discounts with (Adidas, Asos, H&M, Boohoo, JD and Matalan) and Technology discounts with (Apple, Argos, Currys/PC World and John Lewis), plus many more savings

About the Company

Our culture thrives on Six core values that form who we are, these are:

Innovative I Safe I Respectful I Excellent I Responsible I One Team

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