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Fleet Manager

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2024-11-16 09:30:53

Job location Reading, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Job type: temporary

Job industry: Engineering

Job description

Fleet Manager

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of user-friendly fleet policies and procedures, ensuring the organisation remains legally compliant with all relevant legislation.
  • Monitor monthly spend and budget reports associated with vehicle leasing, vehicle service and maintenance, fuel cards, hire vehicles, driver training and licence and compliance checking.
  • Maintain accurate data associated with vehicle replacements and predicted future new orders, working closely with key stakeholders within Operations and HR.
  • Work alongside the nominated fleet leasing/management provider, ensuring service and quality standards are regularly assessed.
  • Support the negotiation of pricing, contracts and service agreements with suppliers and vehicle manufacturers, ensuring the organisation achieves value for money wherever possible.
  • Administer the allocated vehicle application and approval process, working closely with the line manager, HR, and Payroll.
  • Support regular and effective engagement and communications with vehicle drivers and other key stakeholders including Staff Reps, Senior Leaders, and Executive Directors.
  • Monitor colleague and volunteer driver compliance, ensuring those driving on behalf of the organisation are complying with policies, checks and guidance.
  • Oversee the procurement and selection of competent and cost-effective suppliers associated with vehicle caging, driver training and fuel cards.
  • Monitor and oversee appropriate driver training solutions that ensures the organisation is effectively managing its occupational road risk.
  • Coordinate the disposal of owned vehicles, in-line with the approved disposal process.

  • EssentialGCSE's in English and Maths, at grade C or equivalent qualification (QCF Level 2 / SQCF Level 5).
    DesirableFleet management qualificationJob-Related ExperienceEssential
  • A background in fleet management, with experience in managing a 400+ vehicle fleet.
  • Experience in managing an external fleet support/management leasing provider, with a strong focus on SLAs and performance.
  • Involvement in the management of fleet budgets and spend of £2m+
  • Supporting the management of suppliers providing services such as vehicle conversions, signage, telematics, and occupation road risk services.
  • Desirable
  • Ability to research and intrepret the legal framework associated with the management of a vehicle fleet (driver safety, HMRC etc.)
  • Experience in working with stakeholders to identify requirements for procuring business need equipment
  • Strong report and presentation writing/drafting skills
  • Strong face to face communication and engagement skills
  • KnowledgeEssential
  • Good PC Knowledge - MS office packages
  • Ability to use Excel formulas
  • Ability to work with specialists within a fleet industry
  • DesirableKnowledge of electric vehicles and associated infrastructureSkills and CompetenciesEssential
  • In-depth understanding of fleet management procedures and departmental policies
  • Strong communicating and engaging skills, with the ability and desire to work closely with drivers and other key stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver user-friendly solutions.
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Ability to work alone and as part of a wider management team. A strong team player approach.
  • Attention to detail, good organisational and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to embrace change and actively look for opportunities to enhance and improve work processes.
  • Excellent customer service skills with a high level of urgency, creativity and versatility required.
  • DesirableManagement experience within the third sector

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