Property Services Materials & Fleet Manager

At Ocean Housing, we're committed to providing excellent homes and services for our customers across Cornwall. We're looking for an experienced and commercially-minded Property Services Materials & Fleet Manager to lead the strategic management of our materials supply chain and vehicle fleet, ensuring our operational teams have everything they need to deliver outstanding services first time, every time. This is a pivotal role within our Property Services team, offering the opportunity to influence service delivery, improve operational performance, strengthen supplier relationships and drive value for money across a significant area of our business. About the role: Working closely with operational teams, suppliers and stakeholders across the organisation, you'll take responsibility for the strategic oversight and day-to-day management of:

• Fleet operations and vehicle compliance
• Materials supply and contractor performance
• Stores and van stock management
• Plant, tools and equipment
• Supplier and contract management
• Performance reporting and continuous improvement initiatives
• Budget monitoring and value for money delivery
You will use data, telematics and performance information to identify opportunities for improvement, increase efficiency and help maximise first-time-fix rates while ensuring the highest standards of governance, compliance and customer service.

We're seeking a proactive and collaborative professional who can confidently manage supplier relationships, analyse performance data and influence positive change across a complex operational environment. You will bring:
• Experience managing fleet services and fleet-related contracts
• Experience overseeing construction materials contracts and supplier performance
• Strong knowledge of relevant health & safety legislation and compliance requirements
• Experience managing budgets and delivering value for money
• Confidence using data, reporting tools and telematics to drive improvement
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• A passion for customer service and continuous improvement
• A full UK driving licence
• Foundation degree or equivalent level 5 qualification
Experience within social housing would be advantageous, but we're equally keen to hear from candidates with transferable experience from related sectors.

Ocean Housing Ltd is a not for profit, charitable registered provider of social and affordable housing, with a stock of over 4,700 properties throughout Cornwall. We are part of the Cornwall Homechoice 'Choice Based Lettings' scheme. At Ocean we believe affordable housing is not just about the buildings, but about the people who turn them into homes. We provide a wide range of services to our residents, helping them to make the most of their homes and the communities they live in.