Technical Fleet Manager

Technical Fleet Manager - Nationwide (ROI & NI) Reed is working with a long established Client of ours to recruit for a Technical Manager to manage a fleet of 20+ Heavy Goods Vehicles. This role will cover specific locations throughout Ireland and NI and will report into Senior Management once a week in Dublin. Experience Required : It is desirable but not essential that the successful candidate will have experience managing a similar fleet size, holding both a Current Transport Manager Licence, and a current Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) and C and CE Licence. You will have excellent Microsoft skills : Word and Excel. Duties in the position : Excellent knowledge of current legislation in Ireland and Northern Ireland Liaise and communicate with government and legal entities (RSA & Dept of Transport) in matters relating to compliance Analysing and advising on trailer design specification and suitability to meet current and future capacity needs, making sure all assets are fully utilised Availability to travel nation-wide, overseas travel may be required Driver training and coaching, regular spot checks, planned site visits on a periodic planned basis, ensuring health & safety measures and procedures are being followed Check all haulage contractors have current and valid licences and insurance Evaluate each and every chassis routinely, monitor trackers Work with suppliers and hauliers to arrange schedule and unscheduled maintenance and repairs Ensuring round the clock availability of the trailer fleet in good technical order Arrange and log all six week chassis inspection and prioritise repairs and chassis off roads Manage and develop purchase PO system and introduce job cost system for our depot mechanics Monitor and control maintenance & repair spend, sourcing providers, suppliers and parts Manage outside suppliers to work on our job cost system Evaluate new builds or refurbishment requirements, occasional oversees travel to view trailer builds Work closely with transport staff, depot staff and management, attend all transport meetings Sourcing and vetting of hauliers and subcontractors Monthly reports Reed Specialist Recruitment is an Employment Agency and an Employment Business for permanent and temporary recruitment. In response to your application Reed will contact you by phone, email or SMS to discuss it and related opportunities. You can opt out at any time using the links provided. Skills : Fleet Manager Technical Manager HGV Transport Manager Benefits : + Benefits