Fleet Engineering Manager
GB (Main)
Job Description
At Gist, we're proud to be part of the M&S Group, the logistics engine behind M&S Food. From our distribution centres to our transport operations and support functions, we connect people, technology and expertise to ensure the right products reach the right stores at the right time. As we continue to invest in our people, technology and network, there's never been a more exciting time to join Gist and help shape the future of food logistics.We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Fleet Engineering Manager to join our team at Thatcham and take ownership of our Vehicle Maintenance Unit (VMU), fleet and Material Handling Equipment (MHE).
This is a key leadership role within a busy logistics operation, combining the day-to-day management of our engineering function with the opportunity to shape how the VMU, fleet and MHE operation develops over the longer term.
You’ll work closely with the UK Engineering Manager, Site General Manager and wider site leadership team to ensure we continue to deliver a safe, compliant and reliable engineering operation, while identifying opportunities to improve our people, processes, equipment and overall performance.
For someone who enjoys being close to the operation but also wants the scope to lead change, develop a team and influence the future direction of engineering, there’s plenty to get involved in.
What you'll be doingAs Fleet Engineering Manager, you will:
- Take overall responsibility for the Thatcham VMU, fleet and MHE operation, ensuring legal, safety and Gist standards are consistently maintained.
- Lead the continued development of the VMU, identifying opportunities to improve safety, capability, standards, equipment and facilities.
- Lead and support the engineering team, ensuring the right resources, skills and shift coverage are in place to meet operational requirements.
- Develop and deliver improvement plans across people, safety, service, standards and financial performance.
- Oversee fleet servicing and maintenance planning, ensuring activity is aligned to fleet requirements and periods of peak operational demand.
- Manage service levels across the engineering operation, ensuring the VMU provides a reliable and effective service to the wider site.
- Take ownership of engineering budgets and financial performance, using data and insight to identify opportunities and drive action.
- Maintain strong oversight of compliance activity, audits and regular checks, ensuring risks are identified and addressed.
- Manage third-party contractors and suppliers, ensuring performance, service quality and compliance expectations are met.
- Work collaboratively with site leadership, operational teams and engineering colleagues across Gist to improve service and overall site performance.
- Play an active role in site safety and operational meetings, bringing engineering expertise and insight to wider business decisions.
- Provide cover for the Vehicle Service Manager when required, ensuring continuity across the operation.
This is an opportunity to make a real impact. You’ll have the scope to build on the work already underway at Thatcham, bring new ideas to the operation and help shape how our engineering capability develops for the future.
What we're looking forTo be successful in your application, you’ll have strong experience within a fleet engineering, vehicle maintenance or similar engineering environment, with experience managing a Vehicle Maintenance Unit (VMU), fleet operation and Material Handling Equipment (MHE).
You’ll bring strong technical knowledge and the ability to identify and assess engineering issues and potential risks, turning these into practical solutions and improvement…
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