Auto Windscreens cuts its costs through streamlined processes

Shaun Atton has made considerable progress during his short four-year fleet management career, illustrated by the success of Auto Windscreens at the Fleet News Awards.

In 2020, Auto Windscreens won most improved fleet and was highly commended in the fleet of the year up to 1,000 vehicles; this year, it was named fleet of the year, with Atton highly commended as fleet manager of the year.

It’s been an impressive rise for the former apprentice technician. He is now responsible for an operation consisting of 310 light commercial vehicles and 41 cars, spending around 70% of his time managing the fleet and the rest on facilities.

Next year, the fleet is expected to grow by around 16% as the company recruits an additional 54 mobile technicians.

Planning is already well underway, in close consultation with its two leasing providers, Arnold Clark and Rivervale, with orders secured despite on ongoing vehicle supply shortages.

“Our providers are aware of our ambitions for 2022 growth and the vehicles for this have been secured for the first quarter,” Atton says.

“Alongside vehicle orders, we have engaged with suppliers of equipment for the fit-out of our vehicles, as we are aware there are longer lead times on some materials. Ensuring we have orders secured is paramount.”