Fleet Manager

Rochdale Boroughwide Housing Ltd; Rochdale; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local housing organization in Rochdale is seeking a Fleet Manager to oversee the management and maintenance of its vehicle fleet. The ideal candidate will have experience in fleet management and procurement, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and effective contract management. The role combines office and home-based work, offering competitive benefits including generous holiday entitlement and a robust pension scheme.

Benefits

SMART working arrangements

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Defined contribution pension scheme with contributions match

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and operating a vehicle fleet including procurement.
• Knowledge of effective contract management and budget management.
• Understanding of vehicle insurance claims management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the fleet to support business operations efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Procure fleet vehicles and manage contracts for service delivery.

Skills

Fleet management experience

Contract management

Data analysis

Education

CPC in National Road Haulage Operations

Job description

Permanent, Full time (36.25 hours)

At RBH we take a hybrid approach to the working week, with an average expectation of 3 days per week in the Rochdale Office, and 2 days from home

We're currently recruiting a Fleet Manager to be responsible for the overall management, maintenance and standards of our fleet of vehicles.

The key purpose of this position is to ensure that the vehicle fleet is managed and maintained to support the business in the most efficient way possible.

Responsibilities

As the Fleet Manager you will be responsible for ensuring that the fleet is fit for purpose, future orientated and cost efficient and will have excellent relationships with the delivery teams and other stakeholders, identifying relevant training for all fleet vehicle drivers. You will also be responsible for ensuring that we are fully compliant with all legal and regulatory requirements relating to the fleet. As part of your role you'll be responsible for procurement of the fleet, and management of the relevant contracts to ensure they support operational service delivery and delivers well maintained and managed vehicles. Organised and conscientious, you will report on accidents and incidents involving RBH fleet, carrying out robust investigations are ensuring necessary actions are implemented to reduce future accident risks and costs.

Qualifications

With experience of managing and operating a vehicle fleet, including fleet procurement you will have knowledge of effective contract management and management budgets. You will have a good understanding of vehicle insurance claims management and will be able to analyse relevant fleet data, including fuel consumption and maintenance costs. You will hold a CPC in National Road Haulage Operations or be willing and able to complete this within six months of commencing in the role. It is essential that you have a full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle.

What's in it for you?

As an RBH employee, you will receive a range of fantastic benefits, including:

• SMART working arrangements
• Holiday entitlement – 30 days holiday plus all UK bank holidays, with an additional 5 days after completion of five years’ service. Part time employees will receive a pro rata entitlement.
• Ability to purchase up to an additional 5 days leave per year.
• A quality defined contribution pension scheme, with salary exchange and RBH matches your contributions up to 8%
• Plus, many more!

Interview Date: Friday 6th February