EAR Scotland is a leading provider of highways maintenance services across Scotland. We manage and maintain over 2,500km of Scotland’s trunk road network with a fleet size of over 400 vehicles

We take pride in offering a dedicated, flexible approach which supports our clients, underpinned by the recruitment, development, and retention of a locally based workforce.

An opportunity has arisen for a suitable candidate to take on the role of Assistant Fleet Manager, looking after our Southeast contact..

Reporting to the Fleet Manager, the Assistant Fleet Manager will assist in all aspects of Fleet activities. This will include visiting all depots within the Southeast contract to carry out vehicle inspections, driver hours and working time directive checks, monitor pre use checks and carry out gate checks.

Applicants must hold a Level 3 Certificate of Professional Competence in National Road Haulage Operations

Responsibilities and Activities:

Ensure compliance
Health & Safety
Programme and book PMIs & MOTs Programme and book vehicle equipment checks and tests, process and file records
Checking PMI & MOT attendance and reports.
Monitor pre use checks, repairs, servicing, PMIs and MOTs
Maintain motor insurance data base
Checking compliance of UK domestic driver hours rules
Maintain Operator Licence as required.
Deputising for the Fleet Manager
Carry out driving licence checks and monitor 3rd party checking
Other tasks as required

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Ability to comply with relevant Health and Safety legislation
Knowledge of Transport law.
Highway Maintenance experience
Capable of self-management and self-motivation
Ability to solve problems
Ability to work effectively in a team
Good communication skills
Knowledge of or hold CPC in Road haulage – (train / work towards)
Computer literate
A full approved UK driving licence and Cat C licence.

Why BEAR?

BEAR Scotland currently manages, maintains and improves 1962km of Scottish trunk road including over 2000 bridges and structures through some of the most scenic, but challenging, parts of the country. That means delivering £million investment on road maintenance and improvement every year.

We believe that the people who work with us are our greatest asset and, in order for us to succeed, we make sure we retain and attract a talented, innovative and dedicated team. In return, we offer:

A tailored, competitive salary
Pension and life assurance
Up to 34 days annual leave per year
Additional annual leave purchase through Salary Sacrifice
2 paid days per year to help to support your charity of your choice
BEAR Rewards – shopping discounts and cashback
Employee Assistance Programme available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Cycle to Work Scheme
Flexible/Hybrid working
Development and progression plan

Grow your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, flourish, and succeed.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We wish to ensure equality of opportunity in employment and the fair treatment of all our employees.