Job Description: Fleet Manager Location: Mid Sussex Reports to: Managing Director Job Summary: The Fleet Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the fleet both Company owned and hired vehicles, ensuring the availability to meet the demands of the business.
Additionally, maintaining adherence to current transport, Health, Safety and Environmental Legislation.
Job Responsibilities: Actively research, identify, and select suitable and efficient vehicles, on approval from the MD, as demand requires Arranging installation of Chapter 8, trackers and boarding out of all new vehicles Control and allocation of all vehicles for new starters Arrange new vehicles registration numbers to be added to i-Auditor Obtain and maintain the companies Restricted O-Licence Undertake recorded inspections on all vehicles prior to issue Control and maintain of Fleet Insurance Adding all vehicles to the Company accounts for the Dart charge, TFL system and AA breakdown cover Provide a programmed control of servicing and maintenance of all owned and hired vehicles Controlling all breakdowns, faults, servicing, and MOTs of Company owned vehicles, actioning any minor faults within 24 hours Controlling and co-ordination resolution of all breakdowns, faults, and servicing etc.
of leased vehicles with Enterprise, actioning any minor faults within 24 hours Review vehicle and plant inspection log forms on i-Auditor daily and close out all issues raised following inspections of vehicles Monitor and investigate any negligent damage, and where appropriate liaise with the Finance department for the cost of repair/replacement to be re-charge to the vehicle driver/liable person/Company Co-ordinate replacement of damaged vehicle parts Preparing vehicle documentation for clients and regulatory bodies audits Maintain a stock of spare consumable parts for vehicles i.e.
side mirrors, indicator housing etc Any other tasks that may reasonably be required in line with your main duties Knowledge and Skills: Experience and knowledge in the control of vehicles Experience in the transport industry with knowledge of Department of Transport Legislation and guidance notes Initiative, ability to work alone and overcome challenges to meet deadlines Analytical mindset and good problem-solving skills Proven team leader with the ability to engage at all levels of the company High standard of written English and good communication skills, including professional telephone manner Education and Qualifications: Transport Manager CPC preferred but not essential Manual Handling Emergency First Aid at Work Full Clean UK Driving License