Assistant Fleet Manager

Anderson Recruitment Ltd; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Healthcare Cash Plan

Employee wellness programme

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

Anderson Recruitment Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a leading organisation for an Assistant Fleet Manager based in Gloucester. The role supports the Fleet Manager, ensures vehicles are safe, compliant and well-maintained while aiding cost control and fleet efficiency.

The position is hybrid working with Monday to Friday 40 hours. The client offers a benefits package including 25 days leave, healthcare plan, pension, life assurance and wellness program.

Qualifications

• Experience in fleet, transport, vehicle management or similar operations.
• Organised with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident handling high volumes of admin and operational tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support the Fleet Manager with daily fleet operations.
• Monitor fleet compliance, servicing, MOTs and driver licence checks.
• Analyse telematics data to improve vehicle utilisation and driver safety.
• Produce fleet reports and monitor key performance indicators.
• Coordinate vehicle maintenance, repairs, breakdowns and recovery.
• Liaise with vehicle suppliers, leasing companies and service providers.
• Support accident investigations, insurance claims and incident management.
• Manage vehicle allocations, handovers and returns.
• Maintain accurate fleet and driver records.
• Administer vehicle fines, penalties and compliance issues.
• Monitor fleet costs and identify savings opportunities.
• Arrange hire and replacement vehicles as required.
• Support company car and grey fleet management.
• Implement fleet policies, procedures and best practices.
• Provide fleet guidance and support to managers and employees.
• Deputise for the Fleet Manager when required.

Job description

Hybrid Working

Our client, a leading organisation within its sector, with operations across the UK and Europe, is currently looking for an Assistant Fleet Manager to join their team in Gloucester. With decades of experience, the business is committed to delivering exceptional customer service and providing high-quality, environmentally responsible services.

The successful candidate will work alongside the Fleet Manager, playing a key role in ensuring vehicles are safe, compliant, well-maintained and fit for purpose. You will also help manage costs, improve fleet efficiency and support the smooth running of operations.

The role requires previous experience within a fleet, transport, vehicle management or similar operational environment. Candidates should be organised, able to manage multiple priorities and confident in handling a high volume of administrative and operational tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Fleet Manager with daily fleet operations.
• Monitor fleet compliance, servicing, MOTs and driver licence checks.
• Analyse telematics data to improve vehicle utilisation and driver safety.
• Produce fleet reports and monitor key performance indicators.
• Coordinate vehicle maintenance, repairs, breakdowns and recovery.
• Liaise with vehicle suppliers, leasing companies and service providers.
• Support accident investigations, insurance claims and incident management.
• Manage vehicle allocations, handovers and returns.
• Maintain accurate fleet and driver records.
• Administer vehicle fines, penalties and compliance issues.
• Monitor fleet costs and identify savings opportunities.
• Arrange hire and replacement vehicles as required.
• Support company car and grey fleet management.
• Implement fleet policies, procedures and best practices.
• Provide fleet guidance and support to managers and employees.
• Deputise for the Fleet Manager when required.

Hours

Monday Friday, 40 hours per week, hybrid working

Salary

up to GBP33k DOE + plus excellent benefits including:

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)
• Employee wellness programme
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance