Job Description

Zebedees are currently recruiting for an Assistant Fleet Manager to join our busy high production catering business in Laughton, between Hailsham and Lewes. We are the UK's leading nursery meals provider, providing over 10,000 high quality, nutritious meals a day for nursery children across the South East.

As Assistant Fleet Manager you will work closely with our Fleet Manager to oversee our fleet department. Your time will mainly be spent in the yard, liaising with drivers, overseeing our vehicle checks, and ensuring company procedures are met. You will also be responsible for covering our Fleet and Logistics Manager's office duties when on holiday, so you will need a combination of good organisational skills, IT skills, and relationship building skills.

Yard Duties:

Working with fleet management to oversee our team of 36 drivers, addressing queries, resolving issues, and directing any escalations to the fleet manager. Responsible for overseeing our team of fleet supervisors, ensuring all yard duties are carried out efficiently. Oversee parking procedures, ensuring drivers park in correct bays and follow yard procedures. Manage with driver queries on company phones, Maxoptra, Maps, and Waze. Monitor the loading / unloading of vans, ensuring procedures are followed and assist where required. Assist with the morning transition of meals between kitchen to fleet. Greet drivers as they return, offering support and answering any questions or queries. Assist with overseeing deliveries into the yard, directing large vehicles to the correct unloading positions. Ensure the yard and fleet areas are clean and tidy, and leave the areas secure with all vans locked and in position for the following morning. Report any driver, vehicle, or H&S issues in the yard to the fleet manager. Drive a local delivery route on a daily basis. Cover any route as an emergency relief driver if needed.

Vehicle Duties:

Complete bodywork trackers for each van on their scheduled days, with the driver. Carry out weekly van cleanliness spot checks and monitor the van cleaning rota. Carry out daily loading checks. Carry out weekly windscreen checks on all vehicles, reporting chips or damage. Keep stock of consumables such as; Ad Blue, jet wash detergent, de-icer, screen wash, oil, bulbs, and van cleaning equipment.

Office Duties (Adhoc):

Provide cover of office duties for the fleet and logistics managers. Distribute new daily driver sheets and assist with questions or queries. Complete 'taster days' with new drivers and oversee training and inductions. Use Microsoft systems and our bespoke fleet management software to support daily operations and logistics. Check roads and monitor driver progression through our online systems. Liaise with drivers regarding any road traffic issues and update nurseries if we are behind schedule. Amend route changes if needed and liaise with Client Services. Monitor the van maintenance system.

You should be able to:

Work in a time pressured and sometimes stressful environment Work independently and as part of a team Previous experience in managing or supervising a team Be flexible according to the needs of business Exceptional IT skills, ideally with experience in bespoke vehicle systems Be approachable and dependable Have good vehicle knowledge Hold a valid UK driving licence

Our perks include:

Salary depending on experience (circa 15-16 per hour) Hours 6am to 2.30pm Monday to Friday 20 days holiday per year, plus 8 Bank Holiday days, plus birthday leave Closed for bank holidays, and from Christmas to New Year Staff food and drinks provided Workplace pension scheme Real Living Wage & Living Hours employer
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 15.00-16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 42.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: AFM/2025