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Fleet Manager - Southampton

WP Group Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as our Fleet Manager for the WP group, reporting to the Head of Operations. Providing support to our depot and terminal based fleet across the South, Central and London areas. This includes, Airport based bowser assets at Heathrow and Gatwick.

WP Group (Part of Moove Europe) is a leading fuels distribution company. Our head office is based in central Southampton. We specialise in the supply of high-quality fuels.

Being owned by one of Brazil’s largest companies we benefit from being part of a corporate organisation with the agility of a medium sized business. We are fast-paced, people focused, driven by innovation and our customer relationships.

We are proud of our People and culture and are always looking for enthusiastic and positive individuals to join and develop in our inclusive workplace.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Fleet Manager with a background as a Vehicle Technician. The successful candidate will demonstrate a proven track record in a leadership role, preferably as a Workshop Foreman.

This role is office based in Southampton, covering our fleet across all depots and supply terminals. The role will include regularly visiting depot locations to provide technical advice, ensuring compliance of the company’s obligations under ‘O’ licencing law.

Fleet management including minor repairs, servicing, inspections and full maintenance programme is scheduled and completed efficiently.

Responsibilities of our Fleet Manager:

• Manage the daily fleet availability for the respective depots
• Analyse and minimise key operational risks to ensure compliance in all areas of legal responsibility.
• Continually develop vehicle specifications to reduce operational risk and environmental impact.
• Manage suppliers with regular review meetings to ensure compliance cost control and service level agreements are maintained.
• Manage the introduction of new assets and disposal of older assets within the operation to maintain age and use policies.
• Through the sites team ensure manual handling equipment is maintained to the agreed scheduling and legal standards are achieved
• Support the supply sites to achieve fleet revenue budgets and operational efficiencies.
• Work on innovative projects to ensure sustainability and reliability of the fleet.
• Oversee the technical asset audits of the commercial fleet and manual handling equipment to agreed schedules.
• Support Operational Managers in their efforts to ensure we have a safe and compliant fleet.

Skills required of our Fleet Manager:

• Demonstrable experience of managing a vehicle fleet
• Proficient in managing workshop operations and maintaining high safety and quality standards.
• Knowledge and experience in managing and maintaining a fleet of vehicles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and rectify mechanical and logistical issues swiftly.
• Leadership skills to motivate, guide, and manage the workshop team.
• Strong organisational skills with an ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Understanding of industry regulations and standards
• Hold Certificate of Professional competence in National Road Haulage Operations
• ADR (bulk and In-Tanks).
• Full driving licence

Good to have:

• Fuel Industry knowledge would be advantageous but not a necessity
• Transport background

In return for joining us as our Fleet Manager you will receive:

• Competitive industry salary
• Annual bonus
• 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays
• Merit and Promotion opportunities annually.
• Life Assurance 4x basic salary
• Contributory Pension, 4.5% Employer contribution
• Employee Perks portal, GP helpline and assistance programmes

Interested in joining us and being part of a global organisation who truly value their employees, encourage development and progression? If yes, apply today, we’d love to hear from you!

Please note we endeavour to reply to everyone but it is not always possible. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of your application please assume in this instance we have not been able to progress.