Fleet Director/Director Of Asset Services

With a pool of 1,500 assets, Svella Asset Services provides asset procurement, maintenance, control and rental services of core and specialist vehicles and equipment to its sister company, Svella Connect. Svella Asset Services is also charged with leading the vehicle and driver compliance agenda with external regulatory bodies.
The provision of these services allows Svella Connect to focus on its core business flows and growth plans. Svella Connect is a telecommunications contractor working with Virgin Media to expand the national fibre network. With depots in Warrington, Leeds and Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire the business operates through these strategically placed offices covering the midlands and north of the country.
We are looking to recruit a Fleet Director to lead all aspects of the business into and beyond the next stages of development. This role will have integral touch points with the leadership of the Svella Connect business. There will also be frequent interface with Svella PLC up to, and including, the statutory directors. The job holder will be an accomplished people leader and will also possess demonstrable strategic, operational, and financial attributes.
Role Overview
Leadership of all facets of the Fleet/Asset Services business: people; compliance; service; cost. Strategic positioning of the business to ensure responsive, flexible, and best-value services are provided to Svella Connect. Continual maintenance of the company's Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS) in the "green" bandings. Delivery against all critical financial measures: Profit & Loss; Cash; Working Capital; Balance Sheet.
Key Responsibilities:
LeadershipLine management of the three constituents of Asset Services: Compliance; Fleet Maintenance; Equipment HireAssemble the best talent and build an exceptional leadership teamCreate a culture of teamwork, collaboration and commitment to the Svella Company valuesProvide inspirational leadership to the wider team
Strategy and PerformanceAct as the senior interface between Asset Services and Svella PLC on all matters from tactical through to strategicOwnership of the 3-year strategic plan and road mapAccountable for the performance against the annual and monthly budget targetsIdentification and resolution of key business risksPursuit of modern technologies and systems to drive efficiencies, protect investments and create shareholder value
Customer and Supplier ManagementDrive the relationship-mapping agenda with key suppliers, ensuring adherence to SLA's and Terms of Reference and consistently pursue enhancements to frameworksFunction as the senior interface between Asset Services and Svella Connect and assume a leading role in the evolution of best practice and value creationDevelop strategic partnershipsSecure new Customers to meet the requirements of the 3-year planManaging Rental partners
ComplianceAccountable for the overall compliance of Svella Asset Services; implement a governance and process framework to satisfy legal, corporate and contract complianceContinual review of processes and policies to reflect the changing needs of the business and any shifts in the statutory landscapeOwnership of all fleet and compliance standardsManagement of tooling - including service and compliance of equipmentSystems Management (Abax and Service / Calibration compliance)Fuel card management and auditing.Innovation of technology - tooling, vans, equipment etc,
Personal attributes:Extensive experience within a Senior Fleet Management capacityFamiliarity with Fleet Management software and telematics systemsAbility to develop a clear strategy and vision for the department aligned with the overall business strategyCapacity to adjust to industry trends, technologies and regulatory requirements, ensuring fleet remains efficient and compliantExcellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex informationAnalytical ability to understand data and make data driven decisions to optimise Fleet operations
Company benefitsCompetitive salary commensurate with experience, and open to negotiation
Car allowancePension25 days holiday plus statutoryPrivate Health Care (Vitality)Life assuranceLifeworks Scheme (discount from high street retailers) and access to 24/7 Employee Assistance ProgrammeFree eye test vouchers
With a pool of 1,500 assets, Svella Asset Services provides asset procurement, maintenance, control and rental services of core and specialist vehicles and equipment to its sister company, Svella Connect. Svella Asset Services is also charged with leading the vehicle and driver compliance agenda with external regulatory bodies.
The provision of these services allows Svella Connect to focus on its core business flows and growth plans. Svella Connect is a telecommunications contractor working with Virgin Media to expand the national fibre network. With depots in Warrington, Leeds and Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire the business operates through these strategically placed offices covering the midlands and north of the country