Our Fleet Safety Team will provide first line support to over 2500 professional and vocational drivers across the North, Midlands & South of the UK & Ireland. These vital roles will support the continued development of our LGV, LCV & car driver communities to improve driver safety which shall in turn protect the safety of other road users and members of the public.
The roles will also focus on the continual development of our transportation safety culture, processes and procedures and future innovation and development of the vehicle fleet to ensure Sunbelt remains at the forefront of transportation safety, including taking a leading role in the development, roll out and management of the Advanced Driver Safety Technology programme.
This role will be covering the North and Scotland
Key Responsibilities:
- To promote a culture of safety first which minimises risk and drives best practice in order to reduce traffic accidents and incidents.
- To support Sunbelt Line Managers who hold responsibility for drivers within a depot, business or a region to ensure the business remains compliant.
- To lead the development and roll out of the Advanced Driver Safety Technology programme, including driver recognition initiatives.
- To use the various technology available to us to identify drivers who can benefit from coaching, guiding or retraining and support the Line Managers where necessary to ensure this occurs in an effective and timely manner.
- To support Line Managers with road traffic accident investigations, following up, and finalising action plans.
- To take the lead on high potential collisions and incidents.
- To form pro-active relationships with key stakeholders (internal & external).
- To encourage Observation reporting and support the business in closeout, sharing lessons learnt and development of best practice.
- To support the region to maintain vehicle legal compliance.
- To undertake periodic gate checks, safety critical control checks and vehicle standard & compliance record inspections.
- To track and report on vehicle and driver safety compliance.
- To support the business and contribute to the overall Engage for Life Strategy.
What can we offer you in return? You’ll be joining a highly successful company, the UK’s largest equipment rental provider. We provide an Industry leading flexible rewards package including generous holiday allowance (with the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave), life assurance, retail discount scheme, employee recognition awards and a great Company pension scheme. Other benefits will depend on your job role and may include company car and private medical insurance.
If you join the team we’ll provide you with everything you need and ensure you are equipped for success. We’ll talk to you about your training and personal development needs and what you’d like to do to further your career and support your future aspirations.
To succeed as a Fleet Safety Manager you will bring the following skill-set and behaviours:
- Transport / fleet safety or compliance experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of O licence requirements.
- Hold a full driving licence & willingness to travel.
- A background in equipment rental is preferable.
- Ability to work on your own initiative.
- Good communication skills at all levels.
- Flexible and able to quickly change priorities depending on business requirements.
- Methodical approach to problem solving with an eye for detail.
- Computer literate (a working knowledge of Microsoft products and systems).
Sunbelt Rentals is the leader in equipment rentals in the UK, Ireland, US and Canada - as well as specialist operations in Europe. We provide a range of solutions to every market and sector, including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government and events. Our teams make the impossible possible and the unthinkable doable. Turning what if into what is.
Our people are at the heart of our values and they’re our greatest asset. We rely on you to look after our customers so in return, we take good care of you. We recognise the value and uniqueness of our team-mates and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive Sunbelt Rentals, providing equality of opportunity and a culture of fairness and respect.
Your health, safety and wellbeing is really important to us. We’re raising awareness and providing support through initiatives such as our mental health awareness campaign and first-aider programme. You’ll also be able to access a 24-7 employee assistance helpline, counselling services and financial wellbeing support.
