Fleet Advisor

£30000

Pollock (SCOTRANS) Ltd., Guildiehaugh, West Lothian

Full time
Permanent
Remote working

Posted today, 29 Sep | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: ac4c25cdad594e2492583fd4b62bf96f

Pollock (SCOTRANS) Ltd.

Full Job Description

To book in and handle external workshop related jobs for planned and unplanned maintenance, MOT's Tacho calibrations etc. for fleet trucks and trailers in-line with operational requirements and ensure all manufacturers parameters are adhered to.
Give regular updates on work in progress to the traffic operations.
Raise and log jobs onto the Group Freeway System and finalise PO's.
Liaise and book work with external workshops and inform operations on when the vehicle will be unavailable from and to.
Dealing with external suppliers and negotiating best value for money.
Provision of suitable and recognised maintenance contractors for the fleet.
Gather inspection sheets, tacho calibrations, MOT certificates and any other related compliance paperwork and send on to the central fleet admin team.
Record and administer defect reports.
Co-ordinate and monitor roadside breakdowns including: refrigeration, tyres, tail-lifts and any other ancillary equipment.
Provide advice to drivers and operators in regard to maintenance solutions with a view to minimising vehicle off road time.
Provide technical support to other team members and customers.

Knowledge of HGV's ideally from previous experience from a workshop or dealership or a similar environment.
Excellent communication skills.
Experience in supplier management and cost control.
Be passionate about providing excellent customer service.
Confident, polite and works well in a team.
Computer literate in MS Word/Excel and Outlook.
Ability to work to deadlines and under own initiative.

Salary for Fleet Advisor is £27,000pa to £30,000pa, depending on experience.
Hours of work are Monday to Friday 08:00hrs to 17:30hrs and 1 in 5 Saturdays 08:00hrs - 12:00hrs, although flexibility may be required.
Additional holiday purchasing scheme
Retail discounts with Hapi
Retail Trust Wellbeing Support
Opportunity to develop your career within an expanding business.
Excellent holiday allowance and company benefits.
Life assurance, pension and sickness scheme
Christmas Savings Club
Black Circle Tyre Discount