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Fleet Operations Apprentice

JCDecaux • London, England, United Kingdom • £42k - £61.41k / year • 1d ago

As a Fleet Operations Apprentice at JCDecaux UK, you will play an active role in managing and improving our national fleet operations. Working alongside senior team members, you will ensure the fleet operates efficiently, vehicles are maintained, and compliance standards are met. You will contribute to key aspects of fleet management, including vehicle maintenance, data management, process improvement, and budgeting. Over time, you’ll gain valuable experience in the core areas of fleet operations while managing specific operational processes.

What you'll be doing...

Oversee the scheduling and maintenance of fleet vehicles, ensuring they are in good working condition and downtime is minimised.
Manage and update the fleet management system, ensuring accurate data entry for vehicle maintenance, fuel usage, and operational performance.
Monitor fuel expenditures and track usage across the fleet, ensuring fuel purchases are optimised.
Take responsibility for managing vehicle records, including registration, inspections, and maintenance schedules, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Support the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports, contributing to budget management and cost-saving initiatives.
Coordinate the implementation and monitoring of fleet-related processes, identifying areas for improvement and working to streamline operations.
Ensure compliance with DVLA and other regulatory requirements, including managing documentation and certifications for vehicles and drivers.
Help prepare for fleet audits and inspections, ensuring all required documents and records are ready and up to date.
Work with the Health, Safety, and Environmental teams to ensure fleet operations comply with safety and environmental standards.
Stay informed of industry trends and identify opportunities for future fleet requirements, contributing to long-term fleet strategy.
Assist in managing relationships with suppliers and vendors, ensuring fleet-related services meet quality and performance standards.
Take on a hands-on role in coordinating fleet operations for special events, ensuring logistics and fleet needs are carefully planned and executed.
Participate in workshops and training programs to expand your knowledge and expertise in fleet management best practices and regulations.

A little bit about you...

Process Management: Ability to manage and optimise fleet-related processes, driving continuous improvement in fleet operations.
Communication & Teamwork: Confident in collaborating with internal teams and clearly communicating fleet-related issues and improvements.
Organisational Skills: Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and ensure data accuracy.
Eagerness to Learn: Enthusiastic about developing expertise in fleet management and operations, with a focus on process and efficiency.
Attention to Detail: High attention to detail, ensuring accurate documentation, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
Problem-Solving: Proactively identifying and implementing improvements to fleet processes and overall performance.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

A keen interest in fleet operations, logistics, or related fields.
Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage tasks independently.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for data management and reporting.
A valid UK driving licence and the ability to drive both Manual and Automatic on various vehicles including small and large commercial vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes is essential.

Desirable:

Previous experience or internships in operations, logistics, or fleet management.
An interest in pursuing a career in fleet management or logistics.
Commitment to work towards a relevant Fleet Operations qualification (e.g., ICFM or similar).

A little bit more about us...

We believe in building a diverse and inclusive culture and positive employee experience.
We are One Team, more than just ourselves.
We are customer first, we understand, and help solve our customers’ problems.
We Test & Learn, we are empowered to learn and grow, unafraid of change.
We choose to care, we are committed to doing the right thing, the right way.

It’s really important to us that we give as much to our colleagues as they give to us.

Our latest Belonging Survey showed that our colleagues feel valued and listened to as we continue to build an environment where everyone can thrive, grow, belong and be their authentic selves.

We believe that diversity of thought, experience and background provides the platform for great creativity,

We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

Many of our Colleagues work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

About our recruitment process….

1. You find or get sent this job advert, read it, and feel like you’re you’d be a great addition to the JCD family.

2. You send in your application to let us know you’re interested.

3. We see your application, get excited, and give you a call.

4. You’ll meet us twice, depending on the role prepare a presentation and we’ll get to know each other.

5. You’ll begin your journey with us, were excited to support and develop you throughout you career.