Job Title: Fleet Maintenance Engineer
Location: Dublin
Full-time: Permanent
Salary: €48.000 - €52.000
Job Summary:
Manage and co-ordinate the DC’s Fleet activities. Develop and implement strategies to provide a level of service to the DC that meets or surpasses expectation. Ensure that the fleet is maintained to the correct standard. Meet the daily needs of the distribution centre. Ensure the fleet meets compliance with all statutory and legislative requirements whilst balancing the business needs against the cost to meet budgets and delivery schedules. Reduce costs of repair and challenge the management and ensure costs are central.
About Us: Martin Brower UK & Ireland is a global supply chain and logistics leader that thrives on innovation and sustainable practices. As the backbone of some of the world’s largest restaurant brands, including McDonald's, Martin Brower prides itself on simplifying supply chains and driving efficiency in food logistics.
Major duties & responsibilities:
- Ensure the provision of a comprehensive Fleet Management service to Site Management, which is in line with central established policies
- Management of contractors, ensuring work quality and cost effectiveness to meet the requirements of the operation
- To assist the Distribution Manager with the formulation of annual budgets
- To keep aware of industry standards and new design developments, making recommendations for efficiency and cost improvements
- Influence and coach depot personnel to improved fleet efficiency
- The control of all maintenance and repair procedures and practices covering commercial vehicles
- Maintenance of all Health and Safety policies covering the use of equipment
- Advising and auditing Site Control procedures for the safe and legal operation of commercial vehicles
- To advise and support sites in the actions required to complete accident repairs to meet the requirements of insurers
- Ensuring full compliance of our O license
- Scheduling of all equipment for service or repairs
- Ensuring that the daily availability of equipment meets the operational needs
- Control of all maintenance invoices
- Raising and control of purchase orders
- Communication with suppliers to minimise equipment downtime
- Carrying out minor defect repairs
- Checking and agreeing defects
- Questioning and challenging suppliers over repair times and cost
- Cost centre budget control
- Supplier meetings
- Monitoring compliance of Health & Safety by supplier’s staff when on site
- Maintain vehicle history files and ensure compliance with legislation
- Provide statistical analysis of cost to the transport manager to assist with cost reduction
Profile:
- Previous experience within a fleet supervisory/management position
- Calm under pressure, with good activity planning and organisational skills
- Strong H&S awareness with a passion to improve performance in this area
- Track record of keeping to service and cost commitments
- Innovative approach, forward thinking, able to think ‘outside the box’ and generate new opportunities for improvement
- A team player and team builder
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to set and deliver against challenging performance targets and budgets
- Experience of unionised environments
- A flexible approach to working hours; to meet the needs of the business
- Previous experience in HVG mechanical maintenance
- Experience in contract negotiation
Technical Competences:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent and 5+ years of related experience
- HGV class 1 licence (Essential)
- HND or City & Guilds (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering (Essential)
- Experience of Microsoft packages – Intermediate Level (Desirable)
- Awareness of all current and pending industry legislation and developments (Essential)
Behaviour Competences:
Adaptability
- Accepts and adapts to changes
- Learns new skills to meet new needs of the business
- Suggests changes and improvements
Quality Work Output
- Produces high quality work
- Follows safety practices and compliance policies
- Uses time wisely and gets things done
- Meets or exceeds deadlines
- Takes responsibility for own actions
Service Orientation
- Supports Martin Brower’s mission, vision, and values
- Meets or exceeds customer needs
- Responds to requests in a timely manner
- Takes the initiative to meet customers’ needs
Resourcefulness
- Uses materials, processes and tools efficiently
- Takes initiative to solve problems
- Does the most important work first
- Gets things done while still upholding ethics, integrity, compliance and company values
Teamwork
- Works with others to get things done
- Openly shares feedback and information that helps the team
- Treats others with respect
- Is approachable to others
- Listens so others feel heard
- Develops relationships built on trust
People-First Culture: At Martin Brower, our employees are our greatest asset. We prioritize creating a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone's voice is heard, respected, and valued.
Opportunities for Growth: We're committed to your long-term success. With clear paths for career advancement and development, you'll have opportunities to grow within your current role or explore new roles and responsibilities across the organization.
Culture of Continuous Improvement: We believe in the power of continuous improvement. You'll be empowered to innovate, experiment, and challenge the status quo as we work together to drive positive change and elevate our performance as a team.
Apply Today: Take the next step in your career and join us in making a difference. Apply now and be part of our mission to make it easier to run great restaurants.