Fleet Service and Efficiency Manager
£40,000 - £45,000 plus benefits (Work Level 6A)
Birtley depot
*Interviews taking place in January 2022*

We’re looking for a fleet service and efficiency manager to join our fleet control team at Co-op. Based out of our Birtley depot, you’ll provide the link between the fleet administration team and the national logistics operation.

In this role you’ll work with transport and warehouse teams, as well as our manufacturing partners, to make sure that the department delivers operational excellence as a standard. If you can bring us the specialist fleet and MHE experience we need, we can give you the opportunity to build a career with a business that always puts people at the heart of its strategy.

What you’ll do

•    manage the on-boarding of new fleet and MHE equipment, both in-life and end of life movements; being responsible for the administrative aspects of the new vehicle and MHE build process
•    maintain operator licensing and vehicle compliance
•    assist in building replacement vehicle and disposal plans
•    working closely with third party vehicle fleet and material handling equipment (MHE) suppliers, making sure service levels are met
•    lead, manage and develop a team of 4 fleet administrators
•    review fleet administration processes and identify continuous improvements
•    manage all fleet and MHE databases and make sure records are accurate
•    support the annual fleet budgeting process
•    occasional travel to UK depots and suppliers

This role would suit people who have

•    a qualification within vehicle and fleet engineering, or demonstrable experience in a similar role
•    great people skills with experience managing and developing a high performing team  
•    experience in a heavy commercial vehicle and MHE environment
•    strong general IT skills with the ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint confidently
•    excellent communication skills and able to work with a range of colleagues across the business
•    the ability to identify problems and think of innovative solutions

Why Co-op? 

Here you’ll do work that matters. We’re a commercial organisation with a purpose beyond profit, you’ll have an opportunity to help us build a stronger Co-op and stronger communities. You’ll also get a package that includes:

•    competitive salary
•    coaching, training and support to help you develop
•    pension with up to 10% employer contributions
•    annual incentive scheme 
•    28 days holiday (rising to 32 in line with service)
•    discounts on Co-op products and services

Building an inclusive work environment

We’re actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. But simply having a diverse workforce is not enough. We aim to build an inclusive environment, where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of teams reflecting the communities they serve.

We can make reasonable adjustments to our interview process according to your needs. And we offer a flexible working environment so you can adjust your hours to suit your personal circumstances. You can find out more about Co-op people policies at coop.co.uk/peoplepolicies.

As part of your application you’ll need to complete an online assessment. It will take you around 12 minutes to complete this test.