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FLEET SUPPORT MANAGER
| Posting date: | 09 July 2024 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 August 2024 |
| Location: | Fleet, Hampshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 24/45 |
Summary
About the role:
We are seeking to appoint a Fleet Support Manager who will bring commitment, passion and experience to our organisation, in managing the acquisition and running of our diverse vehicle fleet.
Our fleet has 19 front line fire engines that need to be available 24/7 to support the mission of saving lives. You will also be supporting the Group Manager Fleet & Equipment to provide a critical function to the organisation and front line operational staff.
This is a great opportunity to work for a Public Service provider who invests in the development and wellbeing of employees. We offer flexible working arrangements so our teams can achieve a good work life balance.
About you:
The successful candidate will be inspired to demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile and our Behaviour Competency Framework. Specifically, we are seeking individuals who have very good knowledge of operating large vehicle fleets and managing projects.
You must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
The key focus of this role is:
• Lead and manage the Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service (RBFRS) Fleet Maintenance Section
• Manage RBFRS fleet availability, meet demand surges and support the efficient and effective deployment of RBFRS fleet resources and assets.
• Manage the day-to-day internal operations of the RBFRS fleet
• Work with the wider Fleet & Equipment team and frontline teams to support integration of existing assets and plan for future capabilities
• Drive a culture of high performance and continuous improvement to ensure the Service has a safe fleet, compliant with relevant regulations
• Coordinate the specification, procurement, onboarding and disposal of fleet and fleet assets in conjunction with partners
Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):
• Experience in fleet and equipment operations practice and procedure, particularly HGV and light vehicle maintenance and management
• Ability to communicate to a high standard both verbally and in writing to produce documents in a range of formats to suit operational personnel and external stakeholders
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and associated legislation
• Ability to develop specifications based on evidence and stakeholder engagement
• Manage complex delivery processes
• On recruitment as a minimum you must possess NVQ L3 in vehicle maintenance, IOSH Managing Safely and hold membership of a relevant fleet or equipment professional body (e.g. SOE, IRTE, FTA)
Please note we do not accept applications via Agencies or CV’s without an accompanying application form.
Closing date for applications is 17:00 hours Friday 9 August
It is anticipated that the assessment/interview process will run week commencing 19 August 2024.
Anticipated start date: September 2024
There will be a data management exercise as part of the assessment process. All information and required resources will be provided on the day.
We are seeking to appoint a Fleet Support Manager who will bring commitment, passion and experience to our organisation, in managing the acquisition and running of our diverse vehicle fleet.
Our fleet has 19 front line fire engines that need to be available 24/7 to support the mission of saving lives. You will also be supporting the Group Manager Fleet & Equipment to provide a critical function to the organisation and front line operational staff.
This is a great opportunity to work for a Public Service provider who invests in the development and wellbeing of employees. We offer flexible working arrangements so our teams can achieve a good work life balance.
About you:
The successful candidate will be inspired to demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile and our Behaviour Competency Framework. Specifically, we are seeking individuals who have very good knowledge of operating large vehicle fleets and managing projects.
You must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
The key focus of this role is:
• Lead and manage the Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service (RBFRS) Fleet Maintenance Section
• Manage RBFRS fleet availability, meet demand surges and support the efficient and effective deployment of RBFRS fleet resources and assets.
• Manage the day-to-day internal operations of the RBFRS fleet
• Work with the wider Fleet & Equipment team and frontline teams to support integration of existing assets and plan for future capabilities
• Drive a culture of high performance and continuous improvement to ensure the Service has a safe fleet, compliant with relevant regulations
• Coordinate the specification, procurement, onboarding and disposal of fleet and fleet assets in conjunction with partners
Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):
• Experience in fleet and equipment operations practice and procedure, particularly HGV and light vehicle maintenance and management
• Ability to communicate to a high standard both verbally and in writing to produce documents in a range of formats to suit operational personnel and external stakeholders
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and associated legislation
• Ability to develop specifications based on evidence and stakeholder engagement
• Manage complex delivery processes
• On recruitment as a minimum you must possess NVQ L3 in vehicle maintenance, IOSH Managing Safely and hold membership of a relevant fleet or equipment professional body (e.g. SOE, IRTE, FTA)
Please note we do not accept applications via Agencies or CV’s without an accompanying application form.
Closing date for applications is 17:00 hours Friday 9 August
It is anticipated that the assessment/interview process will run week commencing 19 August 2024.
Anticipated start date: September 2024
There will be a data management exercise as part of the assessment process. All information and required resources will be provided on the day.
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