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Head of HGV Maintenance Upto £70k + £6k Car Allowance + Benefits North West Strive Supply Chain are a leading management recruitment consultancy, specialising in Supply Chain, Production, Planning, Logistics, Transport & Warehouse Operations, please visit our website or join us on twitter @strivellp for further vacancies and information.
Our client is a leading FMCG Distribution business, who are currently recruiting for a Head of HGV Maintenance (VMU) at their head office in Lancaster.
As Head of Workshop you will ensure that the Company's Distribution and Vehicle Fleet operation is legal & compliant, organised, monitored and controlled efficiently.
The Head of Workshop (VMU) is accountable for a National Fleet of over 150 vehicles and 160 trailers with a 24/7, 365 days operation, therefore a flexible approach to hours will be required.
Duties of the Head of HGV Maintenance (VMU) include but are not limited to: * Leading, Managing and motivating a team including managing attendance, productivity and conduct * Setting and monitoring achievement of team KPIs for National Fleet Operations * Building an own fleet and customer focused team environment * Managing a team of 40 Maintenance Technicians * Improve existing and further develop office-based work processes and procedures * Monitor and minimise all areas of costs by receiving and inputting data efficiently and applying strict controls on all expenditure in-line with set budgetary targets * Awareness of expenditure issues and formulating professional working relationship with all suppliers * Monitor Distribution Department policies and procedures relating to vehicle maintenance and maximising vehicle utilisation * Consistently monitor OCRS maintenance system to identify the strengths and any weakness within the vehicle maintenance operation * Responsible for maintaining all legalities, Health & Safety and HACCP controls in accordance with rules and procedures within the Vehicle Maintenance Department * Ensuring adequate staffing and contractor levels to maintain the Company standards and legal obligations throughout the vehicle maintenance operation * Oversee the investigation of all accidents/defects and take action as appropriate and that any suspicious incidents are reported to the Directors and Operational Management * Regularly auditing National Fleet to ensure compliance and legal requirements.
* Representing the National Fleet department at meeting The Ideal Candidate for Head of HGV Maintenance: * Excellent knowledge of EU legislation, VOSA & DVSA regulations * Managing external 3rd party contracts * Procurement of vehicles and trailers / Tenders for suppliers * Recognised Apprenticeship in HGV Mechanics (e.g.
City & Guilds) * Technical ability to understand, support and diagnose vehicle defects/problems * Experience of IRTE and Scania working procedures and systems/processes * Leadership in processes to ensure Audit status is maintained * Experience of managing budgets Apply now for immediate consideration!
This is a fantastic opportunity – we look forward to your application.
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