Fleet Manager

About the role: As the Fleet Manager, you will develop and implement strategies to support the delivery of a cost effective and fully compliant fleet solution, with a focus on vehicle and plant maintenance, as well as vehicle and driver compliance. You will be responsible for developing, agreeing and implementing robust policies, standards, systems and processes to ensure the ongoing compliance of the Operator’s Licence and ensuring the maintenance management delivers a cost effective, timely and compliant vehicle and plant fleet. A key part of your role will be to drive continuous improvement by monitoring supplier performance, seeking stakeholders’ views and taking appropriate actions based on the information obtained whilst building, managing, monitoring and forecasting financial budget in area of responsibility, demonstrating an understanding of risks and opportunities. You will provide specialist advice to influence decision making and/or development of solutions in respect of vehicle and plant design in line with application whilst employing a leading practice approach through keeping in touch with latest developments in the industry and across companies, in compliance and maintenance management and associated legislation to make supported recommendations for improvements. To be successful you will have the following skills and experience: Extensive experience working in a similar role. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety, Construction & Use, Trailers & Loading, Licensing, Drivers Hours and other relevant legislation Transport Manager CPC essential Good organisation and project management skills People management and leadership skills Contract management skills Proven financial management skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Proficient in Microsoft Office and Databases Full valid driving licence (essential) What’s in it for you: Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service and a wider benefits scheme. This includes an annual pay review, season ticket loans, voucher scheme giving you money off in major retail outlets, loyalty awards for continuous service plus much more, including our refer-a-friend bonus, where you can receive up to £1,000 for helping someone get a permanent position within the company. We’re also proud to be here for our local community, offering all of our teams two days paid volunteer leave a year, as well as proudly supporting a lot of local events and charities. About us: Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to millions of customers by supplying 2.7 billion litres of world-class water to around 10 million homes. As our world changes, the need to take care of our most precious resource is greater than ever, both locally and globally. That’s why, at Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to daily life, and that means our business is always open. We’re passionate about providing world-class tap water, now and for the future. We’re also turning waste into power, self-generating 20% of the energy we use and, in turn, doing our bit for the planet. We’re reducing plastic waste by celebrating our tap water and rolling out an ambitious water fountain project. We’re using our voice to lobby for change and partnering with WaterAid to provide clean water to the world’s poorest communities. Together, we’re building a better future for our customers, our region and our planet. Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and unparalleled benefits. We’re also proud to be an equal opportunity employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion and Disability Confident Leader, welcoming individuals from all walks of life and leading the way with an award-winning mental health and wellbeing strategy.