Job Title: Deputy Fleet Manager
Reports to: Fleet Manager/Contract Manager
Location: Various Locations: Middle East & Africa for Government Client, but based primarily out of the International 'Green' Zone in Baghdad
Key Result Areas: Client and Customer Satisfaction in each Area and all aspects of Service delivery throughout the contract.
Additional: Rotational leave required to be flexible to the project requirements and may need changing with little notice in emergencies – flexibility required. Wearing of body armour (jacket & helmet) may be necessary when carrying out all duties
Core Responsibilities and Duties:
- Stock management and forward planning to enable efficient and cost effective parts ordering whilst minimising risk of not having parts when required
- To provide an initial assessment of the condition of the armoured vehicle fleet, client maintenance facilities, stock policy and holdings, skills analysis of existing mechanics, and current maintenance systems.
- To prepare a clear strategy to address any shortcomings and to establish a comprehensive vehicle maintenance system that achieves the highest standard of service
- Ensure that the facilities, and those that work in the facilities, apply the principles of Quality, Health and Safety, COSHH, Engineering Hygiene, Risk Assessments and safe working practices in a hazardous environment.
- Administer, instruct, supervise and inspect work of locally employed mechanics, controls resources within time and budget, maintains technical reports, records and documentation, monitors supply resources, responsible for ordering parts and equipment.
- Dealing directly with clients both operationally (discussing requirements, updating where necessary, returning vehicles and briefing on price, limited promotional work).
- Provision of call out services 24/7 whilst on site in case of an emergency situation
- Other tasks as designated by the Contract Manager and/or Project Manager in support of the contract
- Ensure that the good name of the Contracting Entity is upheld at all times
- Ensure compliance with Contracting Entity COBC and ethics policy including all FCPA and Bribery Act rules and regulations
- Travel to various locations covered within the contract (e.g. Middle East/Africa) to cover emergencies as requested by the Project Manager
- Not to conduct tasks outside of the contract scope without prior permission from the Project Manage
Additional Duties:
- To complete Generator familiarisation training to enable cover of the Generator Mechanic role when required
- To complete training client and Contracting Entity staff on the following:
- LOLER & PUWER
- MHE Operator (for inspections)
- IPAF/PASMA (e.g. scissor lifts)
Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required:
- Minimum of an NVQ 3 Motor Vehicle Maintenance/Mechanical Engineering or City & Guilds Motor Vehicle Technician’s Certificate - Part 3, Motor Vehicle Craft Studies - Parts 1, 2 and 3
- IOSH qualified
- LOLER qualified
- PUWER & Pressure Systems Experience
- Be highly motivated, strong, confident and articulate. Be client facing and have good people skills and a sound communicator.
- Have a proven track record in the management of a team in a busy and demanding environment.
- Substantial knowledge of the principles and construction of motor vehicles and the working of the major components. A thorough understanding of the operation and testing of petrol and diesel engines, both normally aspirated and turbo charged. Has a comprehensive knowledge of the operation, testing and repair of vehicle electrical/electronic systems, both hydraulic and pneumatic, have substantial knowledge of automotive air conditioning systems.
- The Fleet manager will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in vehicle fleet management at all levels.
- Experience of managing armoured and soft skin vehicle & plant fleets in a hostile environment from both security and geographical perspectives. Specific experience will include: Armoured vehicle ECM power systems, Bobcat & Mercedes-Benz Minibuses,
- Planned and reactive maintenance management, including scheduling major servicing & minor refurbish/regeneration programs.
- Armoured vehicle maintenance, particularly up-armoured civilian vehicles such as Toyota Landcruiser and Nissan Patrol types
- Spares procurement in a challenging environment
- Stores management
- Commercial responsibility with at least partial P&L
- Working within an ISO 9000 compliant environment
- Understanding and appreciation of the underlying principles of ISO 14000 and ISO 18000 compliance. Have a comprehensive knowledge of Lean Engineering & Quality Inspection techniques
- Be computer literate in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Full driving licence including C+E, HGV 1
- Holds valid or able to get UK SC clearance
- Experience, knowledge or ability in generator maintenance is desirable
- Excellent written and verbal English language skills
Salary Package:
- £42-45,000 p/a
- 3 weeks fully paid leave every 10 weeks spent on-site
- All travel, visas, accommodation, meals, laundry, uniform, etc. provided
- Medical and Life Insurance provided