W3Global
Fleet Engineer
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About Us
We are a leading European haulier in the fuels and speciality chemicals industry with over 95 years in the business. Our focus is to provide the best customer satisfaction with prompt response and drive Innovation in efficiency and cost effectiveness.
We are an ambitious, forward thinking, and innovative family business who put the employees first!
Due to continued growth, we are recruiting a Fleet Engineer. This role can be based in the Northwest, Midlands or South Ockendon with national travel a requirement.
Key Skills
- Proven technical expertise in the maintenance and repair of LGV Fuel and Gas carrying vehicles
- In depth knowledge of ADR, SLP and O License regulations
- Ability to draw up detailed vehicle specifications to support specialist customer applications.
- Effective communication skills with drivers, planners, transport managers, suppliers and regulatory bodies.
- Health, safety and environmental awareness specific to Fuel & Gas Operations
- Ability to manage budgets and optimise fleet efficiency
- Experience in fleet forecasting / replacement cycles / planning
- Experienced with the installation and output of in truck telemetry systems
- Familiar with fleet management software in terms of ERS compliance
- Ability to deliver timebound projects
- Leadership and team management skills
- Ability to work both strategically and hands on
- Strong written, numeric and IT skills
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Key Duties
- Ensure allocated fleet is maintained to industry standards whilst controlling cost and minimising downtime
- Lead and develop the fleet team, maintain
- Hold responsibility for fleet maintenance compliance and ERS reporting
- Work with the operational team to ensure the correct amount of assets are available to support forecasted business activity
- Design and maintain vehicle specifications in line with industry best practice
- Ensure livery policy is current and adhered to
- Obtain quotes for new assets and provide detailed lifecycle forecasts to support recommendations
- Identify best value method (R&M Contract / PAYG) for each asset type based on age profile, operating location and supplier availability
- Review and sign off all maintenance invoices ensuring full value is obtained
- Negotiate / agree maintenance rates for all non-contract maintenance
- Provide detailed cost reports by asset type
- Plan and agree fleet disposal method/s to ensure maximum revenue is achieved
- Record and publish vehicle downtime and address concerns with suppliers
- Hold review meetings with manufacturers and suppliers publishing detailed minutes for the same
- Review quality of PMI / defect rectification paperwork from suppliers and address concerns
- Ensure O Licence conditions are met at each operating location
- Instigate trials in vehicle technology / innovation to identify safety / cost / productivity improvements.
- Provide specialist advice to operational team for asset defect / breakdown / incident
- Attend customer meetings to discuss future requirements and / or equipment concerns
- Support the wider business as a subject matter expert
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Other Skills / Requirements
- Support non-vehicle related maintenance / contractor management
- Oversee site layout / parking requirements for new / existing locations
- Support innovation projects related to vehicle and road safety
Salary
A Competitive Package is available for the successful candidate (DOE)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
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Work Location: In person
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