We are currently recruiting for a Transport Area Controller to join our Fleet team, based in Birmingham.

You will be responsible for the after care and technical support for all National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) fleet vehicles within their area of operation, acting as a key contact for all NGED nominated drivers, managers, external customers and suppliers.

The role requires continuous awareness in terms of vehicle and driver operations in order to ensure compliance under Health & Safety and Transport legislation and the NGED granted Operators Licence, providing support and assistance as required on all fleet management issues undertaken by NGED.

If you are offered a position, you will be required to successfully complete a basic DBS check that shows any unspent convictions or conditional cautions.

Depending on experience, you may initially be appointed at a lower salary until all relevant courses and training are complete.

We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses.

National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues – who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future and we are doing this in a fast-moving industry with an increasing focus on tackling climate change, exploring new energy sources that are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand.

Reporting to the Transport Manager, the role will include the management of expenditure to budget and overall responsibility for all contracts, workshops and employees under their control; ensuring safety and productivity is of the highest standard. Further responsibilities include:

• Ensure vehicles are maintained in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations, “O” Licence requirements and Ministry of Transport standards (MOT, P&T). Undertake internal audits to ensure compliance.
• Accountable for the area revenue budget, ensuring efficient and cost effective operation of the area workshops.
• Ensure optimum fleet performance, availability of strategic vehicles and facilitating vehicle movements, sales, disposals and the administration of the company asset register.
• Minimise vehicle “off-road” time through performance monitoring and resource management.
• Ensure team managers and other users are aware of legal requirements relating to the use of Vehicles, Trailers and Plant.
• Identify means to not only improve the efficiency of the fleet but also reduce carbon emissions and the overall ‘carbon footprint’ created by the fleet.
• Hold regular team briefs with each workshop, communicating current topics and updates. Promoting flexible working between workshops by moving resource around accordingly.
• Manage the process of contract tendering with the Procurement department, including contract specification, supplier interviews, and performance monitoring and supplier management.
• Assisting the business as required on safety related matters providing advice or leading on incident investigations e.g. fleet defects, incident investigation fleet & workshop related

You will have proven fleet workshop experience, including in-depth knowledge of Transport legislation and hold or be working towards a Certificate of Professional Competence. You will ideally hold a relevant City and Guilds qualification at any level.

You will need to be organised with the ability to plan and achieve targets within agreed timescales along with excellent communication skills as this role involves working with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

As this role requires travel across the Midlands area, you are required to hold a valid driving license, ideally Class C as a minimum.

Interviews scheduled 01 May 2024

Joining the UK’s leading electricity distribution business means plenty of career opportunities and well-deserved recognition. We reward hard work and encourage ambition. So, as well as a competitive salary, you will also benefit from:

• 26 days paid leave plus 8 bank holidays, up to 28 days with continuous service
• Competitive contributory pension scheme (we double match your contributions up to a maximum of 12%)
• Annual Share Save plan
• Contributory private healthcare scheme for you and your family
• Support via our Employee Assistance Programme, including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy services
• Free on-site parking at all our main sites

Things you need to know

As an equal opportunities employer who is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we celebrate individual difference and are actively bringing in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture. We anonymise all applications in our recruitment system so we can eliminate unconscious bias and be a workplace that reflects the community we serve. Hiring managers only have access to necessary information at interview stage. If you require additional support to complete your online application, please email nged.recruitment@nationalgrid.co.uk

Recruitment correspondence is usually sent by email, please check your email account including spam/junk folders regularly after the closing date.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient numbers of suitable applications be received, so it would be best to apply as soon as you can.