Regional Fleet Manager

Following an internal move, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Regional Fleet Manager to lead our fleet teams based in the Sussex, Surrey, Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire areas.

Reporting to the South East Managing Director, this role will lead our fleet team across the South East, taking responsibility for the safety, operational and financial performance of our vehicles.

This is a full time role working Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

Salary of £39,500 plus car allowance. 

Main Duties:

• Lead our fleet team across multiple contract areas, taking responsibility for safety, operational and financial performance.
• Line manage and allocate work to local ambulance fleet assistants, including maintenance, inspections, cleaning and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety and regulatory requirements
• Manage the PO process, ensuring good value for money and compliance with vehicle leasing and warranties
• Proactively drive down the quantity and duration of VOR to achieve best outcomes for our patients.
• Work with the central fleet team and wider operations team, acting as one team to ensure high performance.
• Work with the central fleet team to agree and deliver the servicing plan.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work with frontline staff and local management to ensure our fleet best serves our people and our patients.
• Be prepared to travel to all parts of your region on a regular basis.

What we are looking for:

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, with strong communication skills, interpersonal skills and the application of a common-sense approach.
• Ability to lead people, and to lead work.
• A planning mindset to ensure efficient allocation of people and assets.
• Strong understanding of fleet management and compliance regulations.
• Knowledge of industry and best practices.
• Strong computer skills and data literacy.
• Attention to detail and dedication to delivery.
• A caring attitude towards staff and patients, with an outgoing friendly and empathetic manner.
• High levels of commitment to the provision of an efficient and effective service.
• Ability to work under pressure at times but without compromising standards of performance.
• Good geographical knowledge of the relevant contract regions.

About Us

EMED Group is an established healthcare logistics provider that enables access to health and social care through our four specialist divisions. We are one of the largest health and care partners to the NHS with 4,000 colleagues across over 60 bases UK-wide.

EMED Group is committed to pro-actively improving the wellbeing of our communities by providing access to vital health and social care services across the UK.