Fleet Manager Edinburgh

Edinburgh - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Scottish Woodlands Ltd is a leading forestry management company with a long tradition of serving forest owners and investors in Scotland and the rest of the UK. We provide a comprehensive range of forest estate and land-related services underpinned by our in-depth market experience knowledge base and commitment to quality. The business is largely employee owned and this encourages a dedication and commitment to the highest standards of professionalism and customer focus. Our aim is to understand each clients specific objectives and then to provide a service which is both flexible and personal.

As a key member of a high-performing team operating in a competitive commercial environment we are seeking an experienced enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with relevant fleet operational management experience to join our Head Office team in Edinburgh. You will work closely with HR and Senior Management Team and be responsible for the day-to-day management and coordination of the Companys leased and owned fleet vehicles. This role is pivotal in managing and optimising our company fleet ensuring efficient operations cost-effectiveness and compliance with company policy and legal requirements.

Applicants should havea strong working knowledge of the UK fleet industry with experience managing the full vehicle lifecycle including procurement renewal disposal hire arrangements accident management and insurance arrangements. Applicants will be able to ensure compliance with company policies legislation and vehicle banding while overseeing budgets negotiating with suppliers resolving repair and warranty disputes and optimising fleet processes to reduce downtime and control costs. This is a hands-on role involving active management of the fleet as well as all related administrative tasks.

Applicants will be experienced Fleet Professionals commercially aware with good business acumen ideally with operational experience in a similar role or from a senior administrative background. The successful candidate will have excellent organisational communication and stakeholder management skills including the ability to negotiate and maintain strong relationships with suppliers employees and senior management. Applicants will have a solid understanding of vehicle legislation insurance and compliance requirements be cost-conscious and can drive efficiency across fleet operations while analysing data and reports with accuracy and attention to detail. IT literate with good understanding of PowerBI are all essential skills for the role.

Benefits Package

In return Scottish Woodlands offers an attractive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience. This includes pension scheme life assurance permanent health insurance private healthcare and the opportunity for share equity participation. The company has a unique structure and is 80% owned by staff. Applicants also have excellent personal and career development opportunities open to them and will be part of a highly professional and motivated team. For more information on working with Scottish Woodlands or for details of information gathered during our recruitment process please see ourJob Applicant Privacy Notice.

Application Process

All applications should be made online through our applicant tracking system. Please note as part of the application process you will be required to upload your CV cover letter and any relevant qualification certificates.

If you have any questions relating to the role or our application process please email the HR Team - emailprotected.

We are an equal opportunities employer

Required Experience:

Manager