Fleet Controller

Overview

To ensure that scheduled fleet maintenance and defect repairs are managed in the most cost effective and efficient manner. Achieved by detailed scrutiny of the Maritime Fleet Management system, purchase orders and related service documentation. Including the maximisation of all warranty arrangements and extraordinary considerations. To support the smooth and efficient running of the Vehicles within the Fleet, in order to achieve the company standards and targets.

• To raise and authorise Engineering purchase orders to agreed financial levels
• To ensure the fleet is serviced and maintained in accordance with the company's policy and O licence obligations
• To ensure completed documentation regarding vehicle & trailer repairs and rectification are completed to company standards
• To provide continued support and guidance to Maintenance suppliers
• To maintain at all times good communication between Maritime Operational Departments and Fleet

• You will ideally already have experience with a fleet controller position or be a recent graduate looking to start your career path and development
• Highly motivated
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Confident communicator
• Excellent IT & administration skills

Maritime Transport is one of the fastest growing transport companies in the UK. We offer the most dynamic working environment and prospects to progress within the transport industry. Due to continued success, we are now looking to recruit a Fleet Controller at our Head Office in Felixstowe. Founded in 2001 by Executive Chairman, John Williams, Maritime Transport has evolved from small beginnings into a leading logistics company with a turnover exceeding £400m.

To date, the company employs 3,300 people across 40+ sites including a network of strategic rail freight terminals, with a cutting-edge fleet of 1,300 Euro-6 trucks and over 50 container handlers servicing a number of trains, daily. Maritime has a proven track record as an intermodal operator, delivering low carbon, container logistics solutions for first and final miles, and pioneering the modal shift of UK domestic distribution from road to rail.

In 2024, the company was acquired by Swiss-based global logistics and supply chain provider, MEDLOG S.A., supporting Maritime's growth strategy and strengthening its market position as the UK's leading provider of integrated road and rail freight logistics.

• Competitive salary
• Annual salary review (discretionary)
• Annual bonus (discretionary)
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays on top from day 1
• Life assurance cover x3 from day 1 and up to age 66
• Big discounts on MSC cruises for yourself, family and friends
• Maritime Weekly Lottery - every week one employee will win £1,000 Net
• Group personal pension
• Employee assistance programme
• Stable and successful business, in 24 years 24 pay rises, The successful applicant will enjoy a great starting salary and benefits package and a progressive career with excellent financial rewards.