Fleet Controller â Plant Equipment
Fleet Controller â Plant Equipment
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Job Description
Looking for a challenging and rewarding career with a market leader Maritime Transport is one of the fastest growing transport companies in the UK. We offer the most dynamic working environment and prospects to progress within the transport industry. Due to continued success we are now looking to recruit a Fleet Controller Plant Equipment at our East Midlands Gateway Depot.
You will ideally already have experience with a fleet controller positionor be looking to start your career path and development. You will be highly motivated and keen to develop your career in fleet operations as part of a focused results-oriented team.
Purpose
To ensure that scheduled fleet maintenance and defect repairs are managed in the most cost effective and efficient manner. Achieved by detailed scrutiny of the Maritime Fleet Management system purchase orders and related service documentation. Including the maximisation of all warranty arrangements and extraordinary considerations. To support the smooth and efficient running of the Vehicles within the Fleet in order to achieve the company standards and targets.
Why work for Maritime
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- Annual salary review (discretionary)
- Annual bonus (discretionary)
- 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays on top from day 1
- Life assurance cover x3 from day 1 and up to age 66
- Big discounts on MSC cruises for yourself family and friends
- Maritime Weekly Lottery every week one employee will win 1000 Net
- Group personal pension
- Employee assistance programme
- Stable and successful business in 24 years 24 pay rises
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate routine maintenance schedules for specialised plant and container handling machinery ensuring timely servicing to prevent breakdowns and maximize equipment uptime.
- Manage and prioritise repairs and breakdowns assigning tasks to service providers based on urgency and availability and ensuring repairs are completed promptly and to a high standard.
- Monitor and manage cost ensuring that invoices are in line with estimates for repairs
- Act as the main point of contact between terminals engineers and management providing clear and concise updates on equipment status repair progress and any potential issues.
- Maintain accurate records of all maintenance and repair activities including engineer time and equipment downtime.
- Ensure all service activities are carried out in compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies.
- Produce reports on equipment performance service schedules and repair outcomes identifying trends and areas for improvement.
Essential
- Whilst not essential an understanding of specialised plant and container handling machinery including maintenance requirements and common repair issues would be advantageous
- Exceptional organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to effectively liaise with engineers site and management.
- Competency in using bespoke fleet management software scheduling tools and Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly and effectively minimising equipment downtime.
- High level of attention to detail ensuring accuracy in record-keeping and reporting
The successful applicant will enjoy a great starting salary and benefits package and a progressive career with excellent financial rewards.
The Company
Founded in 2001 by Executive Chairman John Williams Maritime Transport has evolved from small beginnings into a leading logistics company with a turnover exceeding 400m.
To date the company employs 3000 personnel across 40 sites including a network of strategic rail freight terminals with a cutting-edge fleet of 1300 Euro-6 trucks and over 50 container handlers servicing a number of trains daily. Maritime has a proven track record as an intermodal operator developing and delivering low carbon container logistics solutions for first and final miles and pioneering the modal shift of UK domestic distribution from road to rail.
In 2024 the company was acquired by Swiss-based global logistics and supply chain provider MEDLOG S.A. supporting Maritimes growth strategy and strengthening its market position as the UKs leading provider of integrated road and rail freight logistics.
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