Job Description

Regional Fleet and Compliance Manager

Location:

Hybrid with regional travel to Howard Tenens sites

Working hours:

Full-time (Monday - Friday)

Howard Tenens are currently looking to recruit a Regional Fleet and Compliance Manager. The role will ideally be based in either our Ashby or Magna Park site and will require regular UK travel. The Regional Fleet and Compliance Manager will be responsible for overseeing the company's transport operations ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. The role will ensure the fleet is maintained and adheres to all legal and safety standards. The successful candidate will need strong stakeholder influencing ability to ensure the transport management teams deliver best in class performance across transport compliance. You will be able to demonstrate examples of implementation of strategies to enhance people, operational performance, safety, and customer satisfaction as aligned to the company's strategic 4 pillars.

The duties and responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

Fleet Management:

Implement and manage Fleet & Compliance management software across the group. Stay updated with the latest fleet & compliance management technologies and trends, advising the business on best practices. Support the business owner for our Fleet & Compliance systems with the management of those systems and suppliers. Support the National Fleet & Compliance Manager with Fleet management as required.

Supplier & Contract Management:

Manage relationships with external service providers, including leasing companies, insurers and maintenance suppliers. Negotiate contracts and service agreements to ensure value for money. Manage supplier contracts against performance and KPIs.

Compliance Management:

Ensure all fleet operations comply with operator licence, DVSA and HSE regulations. Implement driver risk management strategies to ensure driver safety and compliance with company policies. Develop company policies and systems to represent best in class industry practices and procedures. Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements. Investigate and report on any incidences of non-conformance, implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences. Stay updated on industry regulations and best practice, and implement changes as necessary. Develop and deliver training programs for drivers on safety, compliance, and company policies. Support operational management teams in delivering robust driver and vehicle compliance.

People:

Supervise and support the fleet team & compliance administrator. Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback to team members. Develop the capability of your direct report to improve performance and create succession plans. Foster a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement within the Business. Collaborate and support with other departments to ensure seamless operations. Develop professional and technical training (both in house and external) to support the constant upskilling and ability of the transport management teams. Manage employee engagement initiatives, such as employee surveys, team building activities to foster a positive and engaging work environment.

Customer Relationship Management:

Serve as the main point of contact for internal stakeholders regarding their compliance. requirements Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and expectations. Conduct regular meetings with internal stakeholders to review compliance performance and discuss improvement strategies.

Operational Performance:

Develop and manage the fleet budget, monitoring expenditures and identifying cost-saving opportunities. Analyse and report on compliance performance, identifying opportunities for improvement. Prepare and present regular reports on compliance status, and operational metrics. Analyse KPI data to identify trends, areas for improvement.

Skills, qualifications and experience required:

Extensive experience and knowledge of transport compliance requirements. Experience of managing multiple internal and external stakeholders. Experience of working in commercially driven environments. Experience of managing people effectively. National CPC holder (desirable) Experience of central transport functions and transport management systems (desirable) Experience of a culture of continuous incremental improvements. Examples of significant process and procedural improvements will be sought (desirable). Experience of HGV repairs and workshop environment Membership of Institute of Road Transport Eng (desirable) Membership or Association of Road Risk Managers (desirable).

To apply for this role, please follow this link:

https://ce0538li.webitrent.com/ce0538li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?WVID=3626713kBH&LANG=USA&VACANCY_ID=6982074S5V

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme Store discount
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Have you got transport compliance auditing experience? Have you got experience in writing / implementing company policies and procedures in relation to driver risk management? What are you salary expectations?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person