Head of Fleet

Job Description

Head of Fleet & TransportHelmshore£65,000 - £70,000 We are looking for a Head of Fleet to lead, develop and implement our strategy, policies, and procedures across Marston Holdings Ltds Fleet Management. Within this fast-paced role, youll ensure that the groups fleet usage is optimised in the best possiblemanner and establish a standard approach to management of all vehicles, while building strong relationships with both stakeholders and suppliers across the business.What you will be doing:- Maintaining full accountability for fleet availability, reliability, maintenance, safety, and presenting detailed monthly reports with regards to compliance across a total fleet of 1,400 vehicles from scooters to trucks.- Developing a robust database of all vehicles and any related activities to ensure a high quality of management information is always available.- Supporting innovation through new product trials.- Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of transport legislation and requirements.- Ensuring that all legislative requirements of the Fleet are always met through regular fleet and driver audits as well as adhering to its DVSA, VOSA & FORS administration commitments.- Maintaining clear and consistent policies and procedures for all aspects of Fleet management, ensuring that all relevant stakeholders, both internal and external are consulted and continually assessed and improved upon where appropriate.- Defining and implementing initiatives aimed at reducing our accident rate.- Ensuring that all Tachograph charts are controlled in line with legislative requirements.- Ensuring budgets and expenditure are aligned with the expectations of the business.- Managing the supplier relationship with our Fleet Provider and all associated providers, ensuring compliance with all aspects of agreed SLAs.- Working with stakeholders to support the group with its Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) initiatives.What we are looking for:- Business travel is essential - the ideal candidate will hold a full, clean UK driving license.- Transport Manager CPC holder and refresher training in the last 5 years- Minimum of 2 years experience in managing a large fleet- Proven Fleet Management skills with high levels of commercial aptitude.- Highly credible and be able to influence and win the confidence of others.- Experience in leading a team across a multisite operation with different vehicle and cultures.- Experience of dealing with outside organisations such as the DVSA, HSE and The Office of the Traffic Commissioner.- Strong knowledge of transport legislation, driver regulations and fleet compliance, and up-to-date knowledge on load security and legislation.- Contract management experience.- People development and management skills.- Experience using tachograph analysis software.Desirable experience/skills:- Member of AFP (Association of Fleet Professionals)Whats in it for you- Salary £65,000 - £70,000- Car allowance £6,000 pa- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Package, subject to eligibility criteria- 28 days holiday plus bank holidays- Enhanced Health cash plan- Pension scheme- Staff benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail shopping, travel and socialising to health & wellbeingThis is a fast-paced and varied role within a rapidly-growing business, and were looking for someone to join the team immediately to hit the ground running. If youre looking for something new and youre up to the challenge, we want to hear from you - applytoday!Marston Holdings Limited (MHL) is a parent company formed of eight brand entities that each specialise in key areas of our overarching business. In a nutshell, we are the UKs largest judicial services company and pioneers in clean air technology, offeringservices that support local and central government, utilities, and private sectors through the delivery of market leading integrated technology-enabled solutions from design and implementation to management and recovery.We are an equal opportunity employer, which means well consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protectedcharacteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and were committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.