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Remotely based with frequent travel between depots and flexibility to manage own diary based on operational needs.

Are you an experienced Fleet Engineer at the top of your game or perhaps you are looking for your next career move?

Join us and you’ll be responsible for ensuring the required standards of fleet compliance, budgetary control, supplier management, and service to operational sites nationwide are maintained.

This is an important role supporting our distribution teams.

With a fleet of over 1000 assets, Warburtons continues to invest heavily in our vehicle fleet, including Zero Emission Vehicles already on the road, with further investments planned. We are an Earned Recognition operator and pride ourselves on achieving the highest standards of compliance and safety. There are significant opportunities for career progression for candidates who excel and show a desire to grow.

Key Accountabilities and Measures

• Carry out technical investigations into PG9s, MOT failures, or Major Incidents. Manage accident repair and vehicle write-offs.
• Support fleet development by improving vehicle standards, maintenance, procurement, and managing the integration of new vehicles and retirement of old ones.
• Manage service providers through regular review meetings, annual compliance audits, and sourcing new providers.
• Coordinate with Warburtons sites to ensure timely and consistent fleet management.
• Set maintenance budgets and develop realistic financial plans.
• Ensure fleet compliance with legislation and DVSA Earned Recognition Scheme requirements.
• Audit operational compliance and service providers.
• Apply structured vehicle engineering skills; membership of MIRTE is preferred.
• Hold a Certificate of Professional Competence in National Road Haulage – Level 3 (essential).
• Manage large fleet maintenance operations across multiple sites.
• Understand DVSA and operator licence legislation thoroughly.
• Communicate effectively and build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Proactively identify and resolve problems, especially related to fleet operations.
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Support management during major incidents involving DVSA or emergency services.

Extra Dough

• Discretionary profit share based on annual profits.
• Option to purchase up to an extra week’s holiday.
• Company contributions to an award-winning pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance and life assurance.
• Exclusive deals and discounts through our Extra Dough website.
• Investment in your personal development.
• Access to fully stocked kitchens with our products.
• Support for health and wellbeing, including free physiotherapy, a confidential helpline, and occupational health services.