We are seeking a experienced Fleet Engineering Manager to join our dynamic team working across sites in North Yorkshire and Country Durham.
This operationally critical role involves comprehensive management, maintenance, and optimisation of a fleet of 100+ vehicles, ensuring efficient, safe, and compliant operations.
As Fleet Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of skilled mechanics and technicians, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance fleet performance and reliability.
Key Responsibilities: - Fleet Maintenance: Develop preventive maintenance programmes, troubleshoot issues, and keep detailed records.
- Compliance & Safety: Ensure vehicles meet all regulations, conduct safety audits, and enforce protocols.
- Vendor Management: Build relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage procurement.
- Data Analysis: Use fleet management software to track performance and generate reports.
- Innovation: Implement new solutions to enhance fleet performance and fuel efficiency.
- Emergency Planning: Develop response plans for breakdowns and incidents.
Qualifications: - Qualification in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
- Experience in fleet management.
- Strong leadership and budget management skills.
- Proficiency in fleet management software.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Valid driver's license.
Who are we?
Hargreaves Logistics is one of the UK's largest hauliers, operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from several strategic locations throughout the UK.
Using our extensive fleet of dedicated vehicles, Hargreaves delivers over four million tonnes of dry bulk product into some of the UK's most critical businesses and infrastructure.
Our team of traffic managers know exactly where each vehicle in our fleet is and how the vehicle is being operated at any minute of the day.
This means we can offer a positive response to customers' requirements.
Continual investment in its people and assets means that Hargreaves' clients can expect the highest level of safety and environmental standards offered by any haulier within this sector.
The fleet has an average age of 2.5 years, and all vehicles and drivers are supported with in-cab technology, such as sophisticated hands-free driver communication devices, AI driver monitoring systems, GPS satellite tracking systems, and 360-degree cameras.
What's more, the fleet has achieved the Silver FORS standard and quality assured ISO14001, ISO9001, and ISO45001.