Head of Workshop (Vehicle Maintenance Unit)

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Head of Workshop (Vehicle Maintenance)

Upto £70k + Car Allowance (£6k) + Benefits

North West

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Our client is a leading FMCG Distribution business, who are currently recruiting for a Head of Workshop (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 Workshop (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 Workshop (VMU) :

• 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
• Excellent People Management skills

Apply now for immediate consideration!

This is a fantastic opportunity - we look forward to your application.

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