Senior Fleet Operations Manager

Solutions Driven; Burnaby; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Senior Fleet Operations Manager to oversee a nationwide fleet of 400 vehicles across multiple depots. The role involves managing team performance, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and implementing fleet process improvements. The ideal candidate has a strong background in fleet management and logistics, with proven leadership capabilities and a focus on continuous improvement. This position offers a full-time contract and is critical to the company's operational success.

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing large fleets or operations in a fast-paced, multi-site, industrial or logistics environment.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities, with experience overseeing remote or distributed teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and improve fleet performance metrics, including compliance and cost-efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop a national fleet team to deliver safe, compliant, and cost-effective operations.
• Ensure all vehicles meet legal, regulatory, and internal safety standards.
• Develop and improve supplier management, ensuring the best relationship for the greatest value.

Skills

Leadership

Fleet management

Compliance knowledge

Cost-efficiency management

Transport regulations

Excellent communication

Job description

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Senior Fleet Operations Manager

Location : Greater Glasgow

Reports to : C-suite leadership

Type : Permanent, full-time

A leading UK-based last-mile logistics services business is seeking a results-driven Fleet Operations Manager to lead its nationwide vehicle fleet operations. This pivotal role oversees the management, optimisation, and strategic development of a 400-vehicle fleet across c. 20 depots, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop a national fleet team to deliver safe, compliant, and cost-effective operations.
• Ensure all vehicles meet legal, regulatory, and internal safety standards.
• Develop and improve supplier management, ensuring the best relationship for the greatest value.
• Take ownership of fleet policy, vehicle procurement strategy, service schedules, and telematics utilisation.
• Proactively identify and implement fleet process improvements to drive down operating costs and reduce downtime.
• Champion continuous improvement, innovation, and sustainability across fleet operations.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Proven track record managing large fleets or operations in a fast-paced, multi-site, industrial or logistics environment.

Strong leadership and team development capabilities, with experience overseeing remote or distributed teams.

Demonstrated ability to manage and improve fleet performance metrics, including compliance and cost-efficiency.

Experienced in implementing systems, telematics, and continuous improvement processes across operations.

Knowledge of transport regulations, maintenance planning, and procurement best practices.

Confident communicator with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.

Why Join?

This is a high-impact leadership role offering the opportunity to shape and modernise a key function within a growing and resilient organisation. With strong backing from senior leadership and a focus on long-term fleet sustainability and compliance, this role is ideal for a proactive and commercially aware operations leader.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Management and Strategy / Planning

Industries

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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