Fleet Support Technician

Booker

  • Didcot, Oxfordshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
About the role(This role can be based out of our Didcot, Wellingborough or Hatfield Distribution Centres)We are excited to offer the opportunity of a Fleet Support Technician to support the Fleet Engineer & the Network Transport and Delivery Teams to ensure a safe and compliant fleet with maximum asset availability.The role will act as first-line support as the primary contact for Transport & Delivery teams, fielding enquiries and escalating complex issues to Fleet Engineering Manager where necessary.Main Responsibilities
  • Issue Resolution: Monitor, manage & resolve escalated fleet-related issues to resolve VOR turnaround, ensuring timely communication and follow-up with relevant stakeholders, through liaising with suppliers, workshops and third-party providers to ensure prompt vehicle servicing and repairs.
  • Supporting the Transport & Delivery teams during peak periods to ensure fleet availability, to be able to deliver operational excellence.
  • Compliance Monitoring: Support the engineering team in ensuring all vehicles meet DVSA and internal compliance standards. Collaborate with the audit team to complete site audits on maintenance standards to ensure a safe and legal operation across VMU and DC's.
  • Ensuring our VMU & service providers maintain the highest standards of maintenance and compliance with excellent health and safety standards.
  • Managing 3rd party providers against VMU contracts T&C's
  • Support the Transport & Delivery team management of their costs from suppliers, challenge any areas of opportunities. Review and manage recharge damage invoices ensure the quotes are valid and reasonable - collaborate with fleet engineer
You will needEssential
  • A willingness to travel where necessary, to attend sites and scoping meetings across the UK. Whilst on these visits, represent Booker to the highest level of professionalism and excellence.
  • IRTEC inspectors' qualification minimum
  • City & Guilds Level 2
  • Class 1 / Class 2 Licence
  • LGV technical knowledge
  • Previous experience in a fleet support, transport operations, or engineering administration role (HGV experience preferred).
  • Strong understanding of HGV maintenance and compliance requirements
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
  • Desirable
  • CPC Holder advantageous
  • Supporting colleagues and exceptional teamwork
  • Able to analyse data Interrogating our Fleet Maintenance platform.
  • A passion to be excellent and a drive to make a change.
  • Experience in Transport & Logistics
  • Knowledge of Vehicles Road Transport law (especially Driver's hours and vehicles servicing etc.)
  • Experience with fleet administration
  • Knowledge of Operator licencing compliance
What's in it for youAt Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:
  • A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
  • After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
  • 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
  • Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
  • Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
  • 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
  • Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
  • An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
  • After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
  • Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
  • Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
  • Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
  • A great holiday package

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