Company Description
United Living is a leading infrastructure, construction, and property services company in the UK. We help our customers and the communities they serve benefit from resilient infrastructure, affordable homes, and improved living spaces that are fit for the future. Our mission is to be the partner and employer of choice for designing, building, maintaining, and connecting communities and critical infrastructure, to create a more sustainable and inclusive society.
United Living Group is comprised of four complementary businesses, all dedicated to realising our vision of creating a connected, sustainable future:
Property Services – We revitalise homes and communities through the regeneration of living spaces, breathing new life into neighbourhoods. From delivering large programmes of work for social housing providers, to ensuring the highest building safety standards, we provide a range of services for public sector clients.
Infrastructure Services – Our team of infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical energy and water infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators. The work we do supports the requirement for effective solutions to address the UK’s decarbonisation goals, and our processes minimise environmental and carbon impacts, whilst ensuring the safe and reliable operation of assets.
New Homes - As experienced and specialist new build housing contractors, we create homes and regenerate areas with communities in mind. We work collaboratively with registered partners, local authorities, and private developers to provide high quality, energy efficient, and sustainable homes for people to live and grow.
Connected - We connect people through fixed-line and wireless telecom infrastructure, ensuring seamless communication and access to information for all. At United Living, we have one of the largest specialist in-house teams for project management, acquisition, design, construction, and maintenance in the UK.
Job Description
Overall responsibility for the day to day running of Fleet Department
Procure and manage repairs and servicing agreements for suppliers with cost, efficiency but with streamlined processes and customer service the prime objectives
Conducting fleet analysis to review and procure vehicles in accordance with the company purchasing policy and Managing Fleet capacity
Using KPI analysis and qualitative feedback from various different departments within operations in order to achieve your goals
Create and maintain fleet reports
Advice and guidance to operators and managers on fleet compliance issues, inspections and driver compliance
Ensure all vehicle maintenance checks are up to date including MOT’s, road tax
Management and monitoring of the distribution fuel cards and reviewing costs
Management & interrogation of costs relating to damage/fines/repairs/invoices/applications
Maintain industry accreditations
Managing and procuring hire agreements for temporary vehicles and reducing the usage to a minimum
Ensure fleet policy is up to date with current legislation
Oversee the purchase of any specialist equipment in relation to Fleet
Working closely with other members of the management team to identify and implement improvements with our fleet
Keeping accurate compliance records and ensuring successful completion of audits
Reviewing and managing parking costs
Manage and reduce off road times
Support with creating and implementing a vehicle induction programmeAttend regular reviews with the ULPS management team
Qualifications
Knowledge of commercial vehicle law
Health & Safety relating to Fleet
Accident investigation and management
Budget and P & L
Expert knowledge of transport and driver regulations
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and partners.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Self-motivated and results-oriented.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Willingness to travel as required.
Additional Information
If you are a Fleet Manager seeking a dynamic and diverse work environment, we're offering:
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunities for career progression aligned with the company’s growth
Immediate interview for qualified candidatesIf you are ready to be part of our expanding team and contribute to our success, apply today for immediate consideration. Join us on this exciting journey of growth and innovation!
As a business United Living prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if we require support. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable