Position: Fleet Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Coventry
Hours: 37.5 hour per week

Why choose DHL eCommerce UK?

Want to work for one of the UK’s best workplaces? We are proud to announce that DHL eCommerce UK has been recognised as a Best Workplace 2024 and achieved Top Employer accreditation for the 4th year running. As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to a range of benefits including discount vouchers for restaurants, cinemas, retail outlets, healthcare and much more as well as pension, enhanced family leave, childcare discounts, employee assistance programme and much more!

About the role:

To lead and manage the admin staff within the Transport Department and ensure that all assets are run as effectively as possible and are always complaint

Role specifics:

To plan, direct and co-ordinate the operation of the LGV fleetEnsure that the full fleet complies with company and current legal legislationReview & report OCRS scores regularly and correlate maintenance failuresTo monitor and driver infringements, with actions to correct and reduceEnsure that vehicles are maintained in optimum condition from delivery to disposalTo hold regular supplier reviewsTo control costs and all expenditure whilst remaining within budgetTo notify the Traffic Commissioner of any penalties or change in situationTo lead and manage staff within the Transport DepartmentTo ensure operating centres do not breach margins for vehiclesTo provide support to the network, including full CPC cover at each siteTo monitor & report MOT pass rates and proactively responding to any MOT failuresTo ensure that all vehicle accidents are accurately recorded and investigatedTo ensure maintenance of the fleet database is kept up to date and is accurateTo analyse and where necessary re-position vehicles with over mileage To control the spot hire vehicles and trailers on and off as requiredTo ensure that the company has a consistent supply of fuel at all timesCompliance and maintenance of all MHE within the NetworkIn conjunction with accounts supply purchase orders for all expenditure

The ideal candidate will have:

 LGV licence holder is desirableExcellent knowledge of road transport legislation                                                                                             Excellent knowledge of Drivers Hours Regulations and Working Time Regulations                              Displays a people development approach and outlook                          

What about career development?

We take every employee’s career seriously and believe in realising their full potential. We have dedicated learning and development programmes that are open to every employee and an open working culture where everyone’s voice is heard, so you can shape your future career path at DHL eCommerce UK.

What will you need to do next?

If you meet the requirements for this role and are looking for your next career move, submit your application to us along with an up-to-date CV

Our approach to Diversity and Inclusion

As a global company, we see the diversity of our employees as a genuine strength.  A strength that we will only really leverage if we ensure that our employees sincerely feel that they can bring their true selves to work every day.

We’re committed to attracting the best possible person for every vacancy irrespective of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.  We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent, and consistent across the UK.

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