We're looking for an influential and highly organised individual to join our client as Fleet Manager.
You would play a key role as part of Europe's leading vending, coffee and refreshment provider, responsible for defining and implementing the fleet strategy in line with the company's overall vision and objectives.
Experience of managing multiple stakeholders, solving operational issues, managing change and resolving conflict will be required with a background working in a service industry and an expectation of high customer service levels.
Full-time permanent role, offering a hybrid working pattern however a regular presence at the Ruislip Head Office expected. Salary up to £55,000 dependent on experience plus benefits including life assurance, 5 weeks paid sick leave, plus industry leading training, development opportunities.
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The Role
As Fleet Manager you would report into as well as work closely alongside the Supply Chain Director you would take responsibility for defining and managing policies and procedures to ensure drivers of the fleet are fully compliant with company standards, overseeing compliance with both industry regulations and all the relevant governmental legislation of UK and Ireland.
Key tasks will include...
- Procurement of lease contracts including whole life cycle costings and return of fleet vehicles
- Effective service and maintenance in a timely, professional and legal manner to enable provision of a safe and cost-effective fleet operation
- Continuous improvement initiatives that drive savings in areas such as fuel, repairs, and tyre costs
- Actively drive the fleet forward with investment ideas (e.g. driver training or CAPEX initiatives) including the production of business cases which identify potential cost reductions and opportunities for development
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The Candidate
- Extensive experience managing a fleet of more than 750 leased vehicles (vans, cars and HGVs), across multiple depot and office locations, and for both commercial vehicle and company car drivers
- Experience managing multiple stakeholders, solving operational issues, managing change and resolving conflict
- Skilled in identifying and delivering operational improvements and total cost reduction
- Experience of procuring and managing vehicle insurance policies
- An enquiring mind, able to cut through to identify root causes of any issues and formulate a plan of action to address causes
- Proactive character, able to take the initiative and resolve issues swiftly and effectively
- Ability to work with others as an effective, supportive team member
- Strong analytical skills, numerical and planning skills
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The Company
Europe's leading vending, coffee and refreshment provider for the workplace and public domain, operating across 16 countries within Europe, serving 12 million people every day. Within the UK they are trusted by circa 3,500 businesses to serve tasty beverages and snacks at a variety of locations from workplaces to schools, universities and hospitals and everywhere in-between.
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Interested? If you think you're right for this Fleet Manager role, then click the 'Apply Now' button, send us your CV and we'll consider you for the first round of interviews.Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.