Job Description
The Fleet Manager is responsible for ensuring the UK BELFOR Fleet is managed efficiently and supports the business operation. With the day‑to‑day fleet management being outsourced, the primary focus of the role is to ensure the day‑to‑day operation is managed to support the operation, planning future vehicle requirements with the operations, and providing innovative solutions to reducing fleet costs by identifying efficiencies in the company’s fleet of vehicles. This role ensures that the vehicle fleet is appropriately maintained, compliant with regulations, and vehicles are utilised effectively to support business operations. The Fleet Manager works closely with all stakeholders including Human Resources, Outsourced Service Provider and senior management to optimise fleet performance and improve safety standards. Reporting directly to the Finance Director with a dotted line to the Operations Director for both Restoration and Re‑instatement and Major Complex Loss business.
- Fleet Operations Management: Although outsourced, ensure fleet activities, ensuring optimal vehicle utilisation and performance.
- Maintenance & Compliance: Ensure the outsourced service provider achieves SLAs in place regarding regular maintenance, inspections, and repairs to ensure vehicle safety and regulatory compliance.
- Budgeting & Cost Control: Monitor fuel consumption, maintenance expenses, and other operational costs to maximize efficiency.
- Fleet Acquisition & Disposal: Manage the procurement, leasing, and decommissioning of vehicles as per business needs through the outsourced provider. Work with the Operations team to ensure vehicle orders are placed in a timely manner, with the correct specifications. Ensuring correct assets/Tooling for new vehicles/vehicle swap is accurately recorded and reported.
- Safety & Compliance: Ensure adherence to transportation laws, company policies, and environmental regulations.
- Driver Management: Review performance data and oversee driver schedules, training, and performance monitoring to enhance productivity and safety.
- Technology & Reporting: Utilize fleet management software to track vehicle data, generate reports, and make data‑driven decisions.
- Ensure responsibilities specific to your role as detailed within BKH L006 Health Safety and Environment Policy are complied with.
- Any other reasonable management request.
Requirements for Role
- Proven experience in fleet management, logistics, or transportation.
- Strong knowledge of vehicle maintenance, compliance regulations, and cost management.
- Excellent leadership, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in fleet management software and reporting tools.
- 25 Days Holiday (Plus Bank Holidays)
- Annual Pay Review
- Workplace Pension Scheme
- Life Insurance
- Health Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Induction and e‑Learnings
- Annual Flu vaccination
- Eye Test
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