Job Description
Your Role
An opportunity has arisen for a National Fleet Engineer based in Chelmsford, Essex. The National Fleet Engineer is responsible for overseeing all aspects of vehicle engineering and fleet management for the company's commercial vehicles. This role includes strategic planning and execution of the vehicle replacement programme, all fleet maintenance activities along with some advisory involvement in forklift specification for procurement purposes.
The job holder will manage and ensure the efficient operation of maintenance workshops across five ADM locations. This includes supervising the local teams plus one field-based vehicle examiner and the external maintenance providers.
In addition, this role involves the administration and compliance of the company’s Operators’ Licence across five traffic areas, including managing DVLA Road Fund Licensing.
This position serves as the primary point of contact for vehicle manufacturers, tyre suppliers and diesel fuel providers to ensure colleague safety, legal compliance, optimal fleet performance and cost-effectiveness.
Your Responsibilities
- Conduct safety and health audits / reviews with each vehicle workshop and vehicle examiner to ensure compliance.
- Manage the company’s Operator Licence and administration tasks to maintain adherence to regulatory standards.
- Ensure maintenance facilities meet statutory requirements and are kept up to date.
- Specify and procure new vehicles and equipment to meet safety, compliance and performance requirements.
- Formulate and manage the vehicle replacement and refurbishment programme, including capital expenditure requests, to optimise lifecycle of the fleet, cost efficiency and operational continuity.
- Monitor fleet performance metrics including fuel consumption, maintenance costs and vehicle utilisation to drive improvements and ensure cost effective operations.
- Negotiate and manage external contracts for vehicles, fuel, lubricants, tyres and automotive products to ensure cost control while maintaining high standards of quality and performance.
- Co-ordinate and optimise the movement of equipment between locations to minimise cost and ensure efficiency.
- Respond to and manage any vehicle compliance issues (i.e PG9) and ensure robust corrective actions.
- Oversee fleet risk management and sustainability initiatives including accident investigations, driver safety programmes and decarbonisation projects.
- Maintain a regular dialogue with trade and professional bodies as well as current and potential vehicle suppliers to ensure that the company has the benefit of technical innovation that will assist its competitive position.
- Assist in the overall effectiveness of the distribution and operations function by providing operating guidance on equipment use; introducing operating procedures, conducting operational audits and operator training.
Your Profile
- The candidate must hold engineering degree or equivalent
- Have demonstrable experience within vehicle engineering environment
- Must hold vehicle engineering qualifications
- Be a Member of a professional institute (Institute of Road Transport Engineers)
Your Future Perspective
- Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment with flexible work time models.
- Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path.
- A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity. To assist with this all colleagues are able to join our Women’s and Multicultural Employee Resource Groups, and the ADM Pride Employee Network and the Young Professionals Network. As well as the company wide mentorship programme as mentor or mentee.
- Excellent career opportunities in a world leading nutrition company.
- An attractive remuneration including a variety of social benefits like subsidized health & fitness offers.
- ADM is a company where managers and colleagues are encouraged to discuss and enable the flexibility that is needed to meet the demands of work and life.
- Additional benefits and support for maternity and paternity leave.
- ADM are an advocate of having a workforce who are aware of their mental health. In addition to our network of Mental Health First Aiders, all new starters to the business will be enrolled in ‘Mental Health Aware’ training within three months of joining the business.
Learn more about ADM at
www.adm.com and
www.4flour.co.uk
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and value diversity at our company to encourage a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge within our business. To assist with this the Company has established a UK Diversity forum to support participation of underrepresented groups in the workplace. If you feel this job is for you, unlock your potential and apply now online informing us about your earliest possible entry date and salary expectation. By applying for this position, you agree to ADM’s privacy notice .
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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.
For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.
About ADM
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.
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