Business Unit Fleet and Plant Manager

FM Conway Ltd; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Healthcare

Car allowance

Bonus scheme

Job summary

FM Conway is seeking a seasoned Business Unit Fleet & Plant Manager to lead our fleet, plant, transport, and logistics operations from our Sevenoaks base. This key leadership role sits in the Senior Management Team, shaping safe, efficient, and well-supported operations across FM Conway.

You will develop teams, collaborate across functions, and bring new ideas to continuously improve asset management, compliance, and service delivery in a changing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in fleet, plant, transport or logistics operations.
• Knowledge of Operator Licence requirements and transport legislation.
• CPC for Transport Managers and UK driving licence are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead fleet, plant, transport and logistics operations ensuring safe, efficient service.
• Ensure compliance with Operator Licence, DVSA, FORS, Drivers' Hours, MOT, LOLER and PUWER.
• Oversee driver, vehicle and plant compliance including inspections, maintenance, licensing and tachograph requirements.
• Monitor OCRS, audits and compliance, driving improvements across teams.
• Manage fleet/plant availability, maintenance planning and asset utilisation.
• Lead procurement, lifecycle planning, replacements and disposals.
• Manage budgets, CapEx, forecasts and supplier relationships.
• Represent FM Conway in industry groups and forums.

Skills

Fleet operations

Leadership & team development

Budget management

Data-driven decision making

Telematics usage

Driving licence (UK)

Education

CPC Transport Managers

NEBOSH/IOSH desirable

Tools

Samsara

Fleet management systems

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.

The duties of the Business Unit Fleet & Plant Manager role will include:

• Leading our fleet, plant, transport and logistics operations, ensuring teams have the support and resources they need to deliver a safe, efficient and reliable service
• Working 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
• Building 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

What skills and experience do you need?

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.

What benefits will you receive?

As ourBusiness Unit Fleet & Plant Manager we will offer you a range of fantastic benefits including 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. We will also offer you a range of health and well-being benefits including 24-hour advice lines, and support from our in-house mental health first aiders. Based from our Sevenoaks Head Office you will have free access to our on-site gym and subsidised restaurant.

A brief introduction to FM Conway and our Transport 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.

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.

So if you would like to Join our Family as our Business Unit Fleet & Plant Manager then.

Closing Date: 25/09/2026

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. EDI-Strategy

At our heart we are a business that recognises and embraces individuality, so if you are excited about this role but you are unsure if you meet all of the criteria, we encourage you to apply anyway as you may still be the right candidate for this or another role we are recruiting for.

We believe in people, not algorithms. That’s why every application is personally reviewed by a member of our Recruitment Team - never by AI.

We look forward to receiving your application!