Regional Fleet Engineer
Hounslow, England, gb
Job Description
We are now looking for an experienced Regional Fleet Engineer to strengthen our highly skilled and high performing Fleet Services Team.
In this position you will be responsible for ensuring our vehicles that are being used are safe and legally compliant. You will also be upskilling depot staff in the safe use of equipment, and ensuring that they are aware of the company defect and booking procedures.
You’ll also be focused on;
Looking at supplier performance, and monitoring, associated services, and cost as well as auditing the quality of work.
Carrying out weight checks, fleet checks, and site inspections.
Identifying key areas and causes of vehicle damage and work with the Depot Management Team to devise strategies to reduce damage sustained
Ensuring all suppliers of vehicle related goods and services meet company requirements, in terms of cost and legal compliance (including health and safety considerations)
Qualifications
What we’re looking for;
As the successful candidate you will have extensive vehicle mechanical knowledge, and demonstrable experience within the transport sector. We would also expect;
Ability to carry out internal audits.
Strong financial awareness
Strong decision making and problem solving skills
The ability to engage and build strong working relationships with employees and suppliers
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
A great team player who demonstrates the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring and Accountability.
Additional Information
We recognise that our people are at the heart of our business, without them we wouldn’t be able to deliver our award-winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. It’s important to us that we demonstrate our recognition of you in providing you with more than just a salary and job stability. To name but a few…