Job Title:
Fleet and Garage Manager
Overview:
We are seeking a seasoned Fleet and Garage Manager to oversee the efficient operation of our fleet, ensuring that vehicles are maintained to the highest standards and always ready for service.
Responsibilities:
* Lead vehicle specification and maintenance, ensuring commercial, health, safety, and operational goals are met.
* Manage service and maintenance resources (internal and external) to provide high-quality, cost-effective vehicle supply, repair, and maintenance for the fleet.
* Monitor and drive optimal vehicle availability through continuous improvement initiatives.
* Review financial and operational performance, managing assets and staff to ensure profitability and high customer service standards.
* Ensure the garage is equipped with diagnostic tools for prompt issue resolution.
* Utilise and monitor the fleet management system for accuracy in job cards, purchase orders, and compliance.
* Address driver-reported issues and maintain adequate garage staffing, training for mechanics, and proper induction of third-party contractors.
* Implement and monitor a spare parts management system, ensuring adequate stock levels.
* Maintain high housekeeping standards in the workshop.
* Conduct risk assessments for all maintenance activities, including safety measures and SOPs.
* Actively manage business KPIs, setting budgets, and ensuring optimal return on assets and service delivery.
* Perform vehicle spot checks to ensure roadworthiness and legal compliance, addressing issues promptly.
Requirements:
* Relevant Technical Qualification is essential.
* Management experience of a service organisation fleet and/or garage.
* Knowledge of existing and impending environmental and Health & Safety legislation/environment.
* Knowledge of workshop procedures, CVRT, Loler, 13-week inspection testing regime, and processes.
* Experience of managing in a labour intensive, multi-shift environment.