Envolve currently serves the water, environmental and energy sectors. We connect over 16m customers with essential water, energy and transport services across the regions in which we operate.
Our core focus and foundation of our success is our people.
We are always on the lookout for inspiring and diverse talent to enhance our teams, contributing towards a forward thinking and exciting environment.
We have developed into a sector leading employer. Our people are rewarded with excellent rates of pay, we support a healthy work life balance with increased holidays, and we offer industry leading benefits. All this comes with an unrivalled opportunity for personal and professional development throughout your career at envolve.
As we continue to grow, we are looking for a proactive and driven Transport/Fleet manager who will be responsible for overseeing & managing the company’s fleet and ensuring efficient and cost-effective operations. The role requires strategic planning, vehicle maintenance, compliance with transport legislation and providing support to the operational team.
About the Role
Operations and compliance
- Responsible for dealing with all aspects of fleet within the business including dealing with drivers, suppliers, manufacturers and insurers.
- Responsible for ensuring the vehicles are maintained in line with the manufacturers recommendations and are legal for use on the public highway.
- Ensure compliance with all govt regulations and company policies related to transportation and vehicle operation.
- Work with fleet hiring/leasing providers & manufacturers, including obtaining vehicle quotations, reviewing contracts, making contract amendments and monitoring for excess milage.
- Manage fleet renewals and returns, including organising the install/ de-install of telematics, vehicle livery, racking, checking conditions and documentation.
- Review fleet invoices prior to approval for payment.
- Monitor vehicle condition by carrying our regular checks of our fleet to ensure any damage is reported and repairs completed. Where appropriate to report offending drivers.
- Manage vehicle incidents and any complaints received ensuring that they are investigated, reported and dealt with promptly. Recovering any uninsured losses and providing emergency assistance where required.
- Lead, train and develop fleet personally fostering a culture of safety and compliance. To coach drivers that have been identified as needing assistance.
Strategic
- To support the wider Renew Group Fleet Management team, integrate with them to identify where new ideas can be successfully installed.
- Support the wider Renew Group Fleet Management team to develop and implement a strategic plan to optimise fleet operations and introduce efficiencies.
- Monitor the condition of the fleet, suggesting new purchases and to remove vehicles beyond economic duty.
- Manage and review costs including short term rentals suggesting possible replacements.
- Monitor fuel usages to ensure we only use the most cost-effective suppliers.
Systems and reporting
- Responsible for maintaining the fleet management database and telematic software ensuring all records are kept up to date.
- Monitor and analyse fleet performance using tracking systems to improve efficiency and safety.
- Use our Samsara Fleet Management systems to be able to provide data and support to the Senior Management Team.
- Record and review all company vehicle drivers’ licences’ including MOT and insurance certificates for grey fleet drivers.
- Review driver behaviour scores and organise driver training for repeat offenders who are deemed at fault.
- Manage the Motor Insurance Database (MID) ensuring that our vehicles (including temporary hired vehicles) are updated and removed from the database regularly.
General
- Attendance to both internal and wider Renew Group meetings, forums and events.
- Uphold confidentiality at all times.
- Ensure compliance with all company standards, policies and procedures.
- To undertake any duties commensurate with the post.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- Experience of managing a fleet of vehicles on a regional basis.
- Operator Certificate of Professional Competence.
- AFP certificate or equivalent.
- Experience of building positive relationships with key stakeholders to affect positive change.
- Experience of demonstratable improvement in driver behaviours to minimise risk.
- Experience of cost control improvements for day-to-day fleet operations.
- At least three years’ experience in Fleet Management or relevant Fleet background.
- Proven experience in a managerial role within a similar sector.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Commercial acumen with a strategic mindset.
Join Us
We would love to hear from you.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
At the heart of who we are is equality and diversity and we celebrate being an equal opportunities employer. We see the true value in building diverse teams with a range of experiences, skills and opinions. Diversity drives our innovation successes, we are a culture of valued differences, everyone is welcome.
Our forums and working groups are here for everyone, they encourage transparent conversation and directly influence our diversity and inclusion successes.
We improve year on year, and our people are at the centre of this. We provide everyone a pro-active and innovative place to develop within an inclusive culture; we extend this through our behaviours to the customers and communities that we serve.
If you would like to become part of our awesome team - please get in touch via the form below or drop us an email at recruitment@envolve-infrastructure.co.uk - we look forward to hearing from you!
