It is an exciting time to join Highland Broadband as we continue to expand our network and connect more rural communities across Scotland.
We're looking for an organised and proactive Fleet & Asset Manager to take ownership of our growing fleet, tools, plant and operational equipment. Reporting to the Head of Service Delivery, you'll play a key role in ensuring our vehicles and assets remain safe, compliant, cost-effective and fully operational, helping our teams deliver an excellent service to customers across the country.
Working closely with colleagues across Service Delivery, Operations, HSEQ, Finance and Procurement, you'll drive improvements in fleet performance, asset utilisation and compliance, whilst supporting the continued growth of the business.
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Manage Highland Broadband's fleet of vans and commercial vehicles, ensuring they remain safe, compliant and operational.
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Coordinate vehicle servicing, MOTs, inspections, repairs, insurance, road tax and breakdown support.
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Oversee vehicle procurement, lease arrangements, disposals and replacement programmes.
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Maintain and manage the company asset register, ensuring equipment is accurately tracked throughout its lifecycle.
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Oversee the allocation, tracking, maintenance, calibration and replacement of operational equipment including fibre splicing and testing equipment, compressors power tools, welfare units and ancillary assets.
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Own and manage the company's telematics platform, monitoring vehicle utilisation, fuel consumption, idling and driver behaviour.
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Produce fleet and asset performance reports, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
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Support audits and ensure compliance with transport, health and safety and company requirements.
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Manage relationships with suppliers, leasing providers, repair companies and equipment manufacturers.
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance fleet availability, asset utilisation and operational performance.
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Manage fuel cards and monitor fleet related expenditure and operating costs.
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Experience managing a commercial vehicle fleet.
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Strong knowledge of vehicle maintenance, fleet compliance and statutory requirements.
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Experience managing operational assets and maintaining asset registers.
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Confidence using fleet, asset management and telematics systems.
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Strong analytical and reporting skills, with a good eye for detail.
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Excellent organisation and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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Experience working with suppliers, contractors and service providers.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
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A full UK driving licence.
It would also be great if you have:
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Experience within telecoms, utilities, construction or infrastructure environments.
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Experience managing leased vehicle contracts.
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A fleet management qualification or relevant industry accreditation.
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IOSH Managing Safely or a similar health and safety qualification.
This is an opportunity to make a real impact within a growing business, helping ensure our people have the vehicles, tools and equipment they need to deliver exceptional service to our customers.
