Fleet Engineer

Fleet Engineer Yorkshire Circa £45,000 + Car Our client are a market leading fleet management company, due to continued growth they are seeking a Fleet Engineer to cover the Yorkshire region. The role will be responsible for ensuring the performance and SLA’s are being met by the garage network. Key Responsibilities – Fleet Engineer Be accountable for the performance of the vendors and address issues and complaints from customers or staff regarding repairer performance promptly and conclusively to the satisfaction of the company and our customers, updating all parties as necessary. Identify and recruit quality HGV, LCV and ancillary equipment vendors able to meet or exceed the requirements detailed in our Service Level Agreements and deliver service to the satisfaction of the company and our customers. Negotiate advantageous terms with the network, reviewing these periodically to ensure competitiveness.  Optimise the size of the repair networks, ensuring sufficient coverage, and respond rapidly to address any geographical gaps when a demand occurs. Develop and maintain strong relationships with repairers, manufacturers, and specialist parts and service providers. Conduct thorough vendor audits frequently, and post-repair vehicle inspections, meeting or exceeding prescribed volume requirements. Perform thorough investigations relating to MOT failures and work quality concerns, and submit detailed reports within prescribed timeframes, liaising with vendor and customer as appropriate. Ensure each vehicle/asset is defaulted to a repairer who provides the best service, repair & maintenance solution, proposing & managing change of repairer on agreement. Respond promptly to customer requests to change default repairers and source alternatives, following documented process. Meet with customer representatives regularly to identify opportunities for improvement and discuss network performance, presenting to customer representatives when necessary. Qualifications & Experience – Fleet Engineer A good general level of education is required Mechanical qualifications to NVQ Level or equivalent CPC holder Extensive and proven experience in negotiating best in class terms and service levels and be highly skilled in managing Commercial Vehicle and Ancillary Equipment networks Experience with and detailed understanding of the workings and operation of commercial service, inspection, maintenance and repair operations A thorough knowledge of regulatory compliance in relation to HGV and ancillary equipment Established contacts with vehicle and equipment manufacturers and service agents Proven ability of interaction with Fleet Operators at all levels Benefits – Fleet Engineer Death in Service – 4 x salary Company Car Company Bonus 25 days annual holiday entitlement + Birthday + Bank Holidays Health Insurance On-site Parking Employee Assistance Programme Discounted gym memberships Access to flu vaccinations Mental Health First Aiders / Mental Health Employee Champions Free eye examinations Salary Exchange - Holiday purchase scheme (up to 3 days) Salary Exchange - Car Scheme Private Health cover for employees >10 years’ service Health Cash Plan (Medicash) Employee Referral Scheme (£1,000 on successful recruitment) Permanent Health Insurance Company sick pay Free Breakdown cover (eligible employees – service related) Pension matched up to 5%. For more information on this role, please contact Andrew Haddon on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed) Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors. For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website (url removed) Omega is an employment business specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors