Job Vacancy: Fleet Manager - South

Reporting to the Group Fleet Manager the position will have responsibility for maintaining and developing a robust fleet management / engineering functions for the southern division of this major food processing and distribution organisation.

Providing support to the Transport and Logistics Management Teams you will be heavily involved in developing and implementing systems to achieve higher standards of compliance and safety whilst managing costs and improving operational efficiency. This will involve working within VOSA and H&S guidelines, supporting and conducting commercial evaluations with local and national suppliers, managing service agents, monitoring VOSA and OCRS information together with fleet support software and FTA on audits, benchmarking company performance. Substantial travel is involved within the role visiting divisions, working with local management teams and working cross functionally participating and leading specific projects

Key Requirements
• Technically qualified vehicle engineering manager
• Experience of managing a large commercial fleet
• MIME Eng Tech / AMIRTE / AMSOE
• Credible and influential manager with the proven planning skills to drive projects forward
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Commercially aware with the ability to identify, obtain and assimilate relevant management information, KPI's and audit results.

The role will require regular travel and overnight stays mainly within, but not limited to, the southern network.

Position Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary : £30k - £33k per annum
Benefits: Vehicle + PHC + Pension + Large Co Benefits
Location: UK
Start Date: ASAP
Reference: 1079