Fleet Manager

Bates & Bradshaw are recruiting on behalf of a major Construction & Maintenance company in the Hull area who operate as one of the leading building, repairs, and maintenance contractors. They are presently employing around 500 people and have a turnover of £50 million and they have some ambitious plans in place to grow this again over the coming years.

Purpose of the Role

To manage the company operational fleet (220+ vehicles) and plant assets that underpin the delivery of the repairs and maintenance and street lighting functions, such that:

* Legal compliance is maintained

* Asset utilisation is optimised

* Front line delivery of services is supported by a cost effective and efficient fleet.

This is a key role in assisting operational delivery teams to ensure that the right resources (vehicles, plant and tradespeople) are in the right place at the right time.

Responsibilities & Requirements

* 5+ years’ working experience in a similar role

* Proven track record of financial and budgetary management including the preparation of budgets

* Experience of managing a fleet of 50+ vehicles

* An excellent understanding of health and safety particularly in relation to vehicles and road risk

* Knowledge of vehicle and road related legislation

* Knowledge of risk assessment procedures

* Knowledge of the Road Traffic Act

* Good ability in the use of MS Word and Excel

* Excellent communication and presentation skills

* Tenacious and results driven

* Assertive and willing to challenge upwards

* Reliable, conscientious and co-operative

* Ability to work well under pressure

* Full valid driving licence