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Fleet Manager

Gregory Distribution

Fleet Manager

£55000

Gregory Distribution, Stoneyford, Devon

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 29 Sep | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: c2f8d8d2e2d3441f8dcf59717a0d54f7

Full Job Description

  • 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.

    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.

    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.

    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