Asset Controller

Asset Controller – North Region (Bolton & Local Depots)

We are looking for an experienced Asset Controller to support the One UK Fleet approach across the North Region. The successful candidate will work closely with regional and head‑office colleagues to ensure a ready‑to‑go fleet, manage depot capacity, and support the renewal process.

We Offer

To ensure a One UK Fleet approach is adopted and embedded across the entire business working closely with both the Regional and Head Office colleagues alike. To ensure that we have a sufficient available Ready to Go fleet to meet our customers demand for both Short Term Rental and End User Used Trucks sales. Maximise logistical flow by ensuring we are steering product in line with the company guidelines. Managing depot capacity to maximise productivity at a local level and support One UK Fleet principal. Maximise utilisation while managing overstock in collaboration with One fleet approach. Ensure we work closely with Service Teams to maximise customer satisfaction. Effective contribution to both Regional and UK wide Renewal Process.

Responsibilities & Tasks

• Ensure Condition reporting completed as per company guidelines.
• Maintain Local Ready to Go targets for both Used End User Used Equipment & Short‑Term Rental.
• Assist with maintenance planning, optimising fleet utilisation and fleet profile to keep the fleet size and numbers in line with market requirements and utilisation targets.
• Provide local intelligence to Head Office to support fleet additions/disposals and secure the overall one fleet way of working.
• Work closely with the Asset Management team to maintain the One UK Fleet concept.
• Provide daily active fleet management to ensure the right equipment, mix and configuration to meet internal and customer demand.
• Ensure truck specifications are accurately reflected in the system, including any specification changes.
• Assist in the control of costs associated with workshop repairs, transport costs, and depreciation.
• Ensure all activities comply with company policy and meet with our KION Code of Compliance.
• Physical check of all available Ready to Go Assets against target Asset status and follow up – ensuring IT system is maintained and replicates Physical environment.
• Review of Storage capacity (Green – Ok, Amber – flag to regional Asset Director, Red Flag to Head of Asset Management), including monthly projected volumes.
• Attend and contribute to both Regional and UK wide Renewal meetings, plan for asset returns.
• Attend weekly workshop production meeting, share KPIs for previous week and agree weekly plan.
• Review Peak/Hire requirements with Rental Representatives & Regional Asset Directors, feed into Local Weekly workshop production meetings.
• Sourcing of End User Used Trucks – ensuring sales team have suitable asset pool.
• Stock checks in line with company process.

Qualifications

Relevant experience in asset control, fleet management or similar role. Strong analytical and organisational skills. Good communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Machinery Manufacturing (industry)