Fleet Manager
Our vision is:-“To be our Customer’s first choice through safety, sustainability and integrity.”
At the heart of our strategy are our people. Plantforce are committed to investing in our people and culture, matching the right people in the right roles from the start. Fostering growth by empowering our people to develop alongside the business, enabling career progression and the creation of new opportunities with on the job training.
As a result of our continued growth, we are excited to be recruiting for the role of Fleet Manager, if you believe you’re the right candidate, read on to learn more!
Job Purpose:
This role will involve being responsible for managing the procurement and deployment of our high-spec fleet equipment across our national projects. This is a varied job that requires attention to detail overseeing in excess of 2000 units, technical knowledge and the ability to work on your own initiative.
Main Responsibilities:
- Management of new plant equipment: Oversee the procurement and deployment of high-spec fleet equipment from ordering through to delivery to site.
- Efficient, timely and cost-effective processes: Manage the purchase and delivery process for new plant equipment and the disposal of redundant plant equipment.
- Registration with OEM’s: Ensure that new equipment is registered with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
- Telematics and Tracking Equipment: Arrange the installation and deinstallation of telematics, tracking equipment, and any additional project or compliance requirements.
- Maintaining Internal Systems: Update internal systems with new equipment, documentation, supplier performance, warranty information, equipment maintenance, and service requirements.
- Compliance with Legislation: Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and regulations, including adhering to industry standards and best practices for equipment safety.
- Product Awareness Training: Liaising with OEM’s as necessary to ensure all staff are appropriately trained on items of new equipment
Skills and attributes:
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Good communication skills
- Knowledge of plant equipment & telematics
- Strong Microsoft office skills
- Good attention to detail
- Proactive and positive approach
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Good understanding of health and safety best practice and legislation
Essential Requirements:
- Right to work in the UK
- Full Driving Licence
Beneficial skills and qualifications:
- Experience in the plant hire industry and use of telematics.
- Knowledge of Syrinx
Benefits:
- Enhanced annual leave entitlement, increasing with length of service
- Workplace Pension
- Refer a friend scheme
- Employee Assistance program
- Wellbeing support
- Annual employee satisfaction survey
- Discounted gift card scheme – Saving up to 15% on a huge range of physical and digital gift card from big name retailers.
- Paid volunteer days to support our community team and our chosen charities
- Paid volunteer days for registered individuals within any Government supported roles (e.g. Reservists).
How to apply
We actively welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Plantforce are an equal opportunity employer, and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed to support your application or interview process.
For more information please contact Careers@plantforce.com
