Depot & Fleet Manager

Location

Co. West Midlands | United Kingdom

Job description

About the role

Amazing infrastructure isnt the only thing that gets built here. Incredible careers do too. Join our Living Places team as a Depot & Fleet Manger and you can build something to be proud of.

To support the operational delivery by ensuring depots, plant & vehicles are compliant, fit for purpose and utilised efficiently.

What you'll be doing

As a Depot & Fleet Manager , you will have the following responsibilities:

• Development and management of a multiyear depot repair & maintenance programme, working closely with the Senior Management Team (SMT) to ensure priorities are understood and budgets available
• Develop and manage a contract wide plant & fleet replacement strategy to inform long term investment requirements and support the Balfour Beattys carbon reduction plan
• Directly manage work undertaken on the depot or vehicles ensuring suitable risk assessment and method statements are in place and teams are set to work safely.
• Work closely with the wider Operations team to ensure driver and plant operator training & development needs is understood and delivered. Wherever possible utilise the Operator Skills Hub to ensure Herefordshire staff obtain industry leading skills
• Work closely with the health, safety, environment & sustainability (HSES) teams to ensure documented plans are in place and depots remain safe and compliant to required standards
• Provide direction through the line management of the transport officer, stores supervisor, plant engineer and yard operatives

Who we're looking for

You will have the following:

• Proven experience of managing a teams
• SMSTS or similar
• Detailed knowledge of driver hours and CPC requirements
• Previous experience of managing a fleet of vehicles
• Experience of working within an Operational environment
• Ability to work under pressure
• Great organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UKs most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package thats right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more

About us

Balfour Beatty Living Places works in long-term partnerships with local authorities to create great places to live, work and play. We actively engage with local people to understand the needs of the communities we work in and shape the places where local economies can thrive and grow. As a leader in sustainable working, diversity, and social value, we use our expertise to bring real, positive change for our customers.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit:

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [email protected]

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