Position Overview & Specifications

Overview We are looking for a Fleet Manager to join our team in Gloucester. How will you contribute?
  • Ensure all vehicles and trailers are Inspected at the correct intervals complying with O Licence across the contract at all operating sites
  • Update wall service planners when documentation is received – service sheet, MOT certs or statutory tachograph checks
  • Ensure all completed service sheets are received in good time from the suppliers
  • Review estimates received from 3 rd party workshops for PAYG fleet and authorise as appropriate.
  • Act as contract point of contact for Rivus for authorisations on any R&M fleet under their control
  • Book tachograph calibrations as necessary a week prior to expiry
  • Consult with Shift Managers when planning upcoming inspections for minimal impact on day to day operations.
  • Book MOT tests.
  • Request updated fleet list from Fleet Admin Doncaster to ensure any fleet movements have been processed
  • Ensure vehicle tax is renewed in partnership with Fleet Admin.
  • Ensure all short term hire vehicles are compliant with O licence standards.
  • Update Shift Managers when fleet is ready to collect from workshops
  • Support/ with the Finance Team with customer cost challenges around fleet with any movement to code to the correct cost centre
  • Produce documentation to present to drivers to assist understanding of infringements to ensure drivers hours are managed
  • Drivers with repeated errors should be given instruction / guidance and this recorded, re-training where necessary
  • Monitor the Wincanton 6 month licence check for on time completion
  • Request vehicle tachograph unit downloads are carried out if necessary and uploaded to FTA
  • Update via FTA Vision for driver holidays, sickness or other absence
  • Account for all missing kms on FTA vision. Request additional vehicle unit downloads to ensure all kms are captured
  • Assist with maintaining and updating Personnel Files and Training Files as necessary
  • Issue invitations, award letters and minutes to employees as appropriate. This includes preparation of letters on behalf of Shift Managers if required
What will you bring?
  • Experience transport operations and a similar role
  • CPC licence holder or working towards having already a National CPC
  • Good communication skills
  • Strong organisational skills
What do we offer? We really value our people and offer a friendly, safety first working environment and a competitive salary along with other benefits including; company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme ,employee benefits online discount platform, onsite parking + much more Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment. Apply Now! Please apply by following the links and uploading your CV. We are a fast-moving organisation so we may not always wait until the closing date to review applications. As a result you should submit your CV as soon as possible! We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age