YW Fleet Capital Investment Manager

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:

• We offer a competitive salary, from £46,172 to £57,716 depending on experience.
• A company car through company car lease scheme.
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year).
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 10% company contribution)
• Development opportunities in line with the Fleet Capital Investment Manager progression plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day!
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
• Retail savings scheme
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Location: We have an opportunity for a Fleet Capital Investment Manager to join the Fleet department at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?

The role is a flexible hybrid working arrangement and will be based at our Buttershaw site in Bradford, with an expectation that you will work 1 to 2 days in the office a week in Bradford where the team operates.

Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

What we do:

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this.

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity.

New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. The Fleet department are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

The new Fleet Capital Investment Manager role at Yorkshire Water is to shape and deliver the company’s fleet strategy, focusing on fleet capital investment for fleet needs.

As the Fleet Capital Investment Manager you will oversee all capital investment for Yorkshire Water fleet needs, working within the fleet team whilst building strong and engaging relationships using Yorkshire Water ‘Behaviours’ with all Yorkshire Water business units will be a crucial factor in the success of this role. Additional to this demonstrating a project management excellence in co-ordinating the needs of Yorkshire Water with our contractors/suppliers to deliver the capital funding value in safe, efficient, and creative ways.

The key goal for the Fleet Capital Investment Manager will be to oversee all aspects relating to vehicle replacement program (HGV, LCV and Plant Equipment) to achieve a zero-emission fleet, additional capital replacement programs (non-vehicle) will be required to support this.

The role also involves providing technical support, managing asset refurbishment, and developing investment and budget reasonability to support Yorkshire Water’s operational and environmental goals.

Where you fit in:

The following responsibilities highlight the strategic, technical, and collaborative aspects of the Fleet Capital Investment Manager, aiming to support Yorkshire Water’s operational and environmental goals:

• Vehicle Specification and Deployment: Ensure vehicles meet operational requirements, safety standards, and considerations for vulnerable road users.
• Technical Support: Provide support to operational teams to maintain compliance, safety, and reliability of fleet-related systems.
• Asset Refurbishment: Oversee capital refurbishment activities for fleet assets using both internal and external resources.
• Risk-Based Planning: Develop plans for future vehicle replacements based on funding availability.
• Project and Technical Support: Support additional capital projects, alternative fuelling needs, and vehicle innovation.
• Business Case Preparation: Prepare justifications for investments to facilitate effective business decisions and manage capital spend requirements.
• Collaboration: Work with relevant departments to replace commercial vehicles in line with company policies and support the transition to alternative fuel vehicles.
• Safety Standards: Identify and implement critical safety standards.
• Change Management: Ensure effective change processes across business areas.
• Investment Planning: Plan and coordinate critical asset investment projects to ensure compliance with maintenance policies, safety standards, and technical requirements.
• Efficiency in Vehicle Disposals: Coordinate and review vehicle disposals to maximize investment opportunities for future capital needs.
• Technology Assessment: Assess and validate new technologies and processes to expand business opportunities and improve vehicle safety systems.
• Deliver an electric vehicle charging infrastructure program to support electric vehicle transition.

What skills, experience & qualifications you will need:

• Strong technical and practical engineering skills, with a minimum HNC/HND level qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g., Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering).
• Previous experience in a project engineering role, demonstrating discipline and theory in managing complex projects within a relevant industry (e.g., process/chemical manufacturing, automotive manufacturing).
• Experience in finance management, particularly with capital programs, and proficiency with financial software and reporting.
• Competency in risk assessment and the generation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication abilities to build and maintain relationships and collaborate with various stakeholders at different levels of seniority.
• Effective time management and prioritization skills to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency with all Microsoft office applications and systems relevant to fleet management.
• A full valid UK driving licence is required (with no more than 6 points).

You will also benefit from having:

• NEBOSH Certificate in Health and Safety.

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy!

Do we sound like your cup of tea?

If you’ve got experience in Fleet Management and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.

Interview date: TBC

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

We are proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.