Business Unit Fleet and Plant Manager

FM Conway; Cudham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Life assurance

Healthcare

Car allowance

Company bonus

Training discounts

Health & well‑being program

On-site gym

Subsidised restaurant

Job summary

FM Conway is recruiting a Business Unit Fleet & Plant Manager to lead our fleet, plant, transport and logistics operations across the business. The role sits on the Senior Management Team and focuses on safe, efficient and well-supported operations while developing people and assets.

You'll combine strong technical knowledge with collaborative leadership, build relationships across FM Conway and industry groups, and drive continuous improvements in asset utilisation, procurement and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in fleet, plant, transport or logistics operations.
• Holds a valid CPC for Transport Managers and a full UK driving licence.
• Budgeting experience and comfort using data to drive decisions.
• Leadership style that fosters collaboration and staff development.
• Desirable: NEBOSH or IOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead fleet, plant, transport and logistics operations across FM Conway.
• Ensure teams have resources and support to operate safely and efficiently while building relationships internally and with industry groups.
• Ensure compliance with Operator Licence, DVSA, FORS, Drivers' Hours, MOT, LOLER and PUWER.
• Oversee maintenance, asset utilisation, budgeting and procurement for fleet and plant.
• Utilise telematics and fleet management systems to improve efficiency and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Data-driven decision making

Fleet management systems

Telematics

Education

CPC Transport Managers

NEBOSH or IOSH Health & Safety qualification

Tools

Samsara

Job description

Are you an experienced fleet, plant or transport professional looking for an opportunity where you can lead, influence and make a real impact ? We are recruiting for a Business Unit Fleet & Plant Manager to lead our fleet, plant, transport and logistics operations across the business. This is a key leadership role within our Senior Management Team, where you'll work collaboratively with teams across FM Conway to create safe, efficient and well-supported operations, while helping us continuously improve the way we manage our people, vehicles and assets. We're looking for someone who combines strong technical knowledge with a collaborative and people-focused leadership style, and who enjoys building relationships, developing teams and bringing new ideas to the table.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading our fleet, plant, transport and logistics operations, ensuring teams have the support and resources they need to deliver a safe, efficient, strong relationships across FM Conway and representing the business at relevant industry groups and forums, including Logistics UK and CLOCS Supporting, developing and empowering our transport and logistics teams, creating an environment where people can perform at their best and contribute ideas for continuous improvement
• Work collaboratively across the business to ensure compliance with Operator Licence requirements, DVSA, FORS, Drivers' Hours, MOT, LOLER and PUWER regulations
• Overseeing driver, vehicle and plant compliance, including inspections, maintenance, training, licensing and tachograph requirements
• Monitoring OCRS, audit findings and compliance performance, identifying opportunities for improvement and supporting teams with appropriate actions
• Managing fleet and plant availability, maintenance planning and asset utilisation to meet the needs of our operational teams
• Leading fleet and plant procurement, asset lifecycle planning, replacement programmes and disposal
• Managing Fleet & Plant budgets, CapEx, forecasts and supplier relationships, balancing commercial requirements with quality and value
• Using telematics and fleet management systems, including Samsara, to support safer driving, improve asset utilisation and identify opportunities for greater efficiency

Skills & Experience

You'll bring strong experience within fleet, plant, transport or logistics operations, along with a good understanding of Operator Licence requirements and transport legislation. You'll hold a valid and up-to-date Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) for Transport Managers and a full UK driving licence. Alongside your technical knowledge, we're looking for someone who is approachable, organised and confident building relationships at all levels. You'll be comfortable managing budgets and using data to make informed decisions, while bringing a leadership style that encourages collaboration, supports development and, gets the best from your team, Experience using fleet management systems and telematics platforms will also be important. A relevant professional qualification and NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification would be desirable, but not essential.

Benefits

• career and professional development
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• life assurance
• healthcare
• a car allowance
• a company bonus
• opportunities for internal and external training and access to a wide range of shopping discounts through our Rewarding Great People platform
• a range of health and well‑being benefits including 24-hour advice lines
• support from our in‑house mental health first aiders
• free access to our on-site gym and subsidised restaurant

Company Background

A brief introduction to FM Conway and our Transport and reliable service Working collaboratively across the business to ensure compliance with Operator Licence requirements, DVSA, FORS, Drivers' Hours, MOT, LOLER and PUWER regulations

FM Conway manufactures a comprehensive range of high‑quality aggregates, asphalt and concrete products for use on the UK's highway network as well as for other construction and maintenance projects. We deliver vital infrastructure services that help keep people, communities and businesses moving.

Building, Division FM Conway is a business of families with over 60 years' experience of creating sustainable and innovative transportation solutions. We pride ourselves on our core values, creating a culture around Care, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence. The heart of FM Conway has, and always will be, its great people and we are always searching for talented individuals to join our family.

At our heart we are a business that recognises and embraces individuality.

Equal Opportunities

FM Conway is an award‑winning equal opportunities employer. We recognise that our workforce should reflect our diverse communities and we are proudly committed to creating an inclusive culture in which we celebrate and value individuals from all walks of life.

Closing Date: 14/11/2026