External Fleet Services Manager

Gregory; Cullompton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK company in logistics seeks an External Fleet Services Manager to oversee fleet operations in Cullompton. This role involves leading a team, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with regulations while promoting continuous improvement in services. The company offers a supportive work environment and robust career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Monthly car allowance

Additional holiday purchasing scheme

Retail discounts with Hapi

Free Uniform

Excellent holiday allowance

Life assurance and pension plan

Paid Volunteer Day

Wellbeing Support program

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in LGV Maintenance is essential.
• Strong understanding of DVSA regulations required.
• Experience in strategic focus and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of 7 direct reports and managing the rota.
• Ensuring maintenance spend stays within budget.
• Managing the supplier relationship and compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Strategic focus

Education

NVQ Level 3 in LGV Maintenance and repair

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

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25.06.2025

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External Fleet Services Manager

About Us: Welcome to a company where innovation meets passion! We are dedicated to building a diverse and talented workforce that drives our success. Our team thrives on collaboration, creativity, and making a positive impact. We believe in fostering a dynamic work environment where every member can grow and excel. If you're looking for a place where your ideas are valued and your career can flourish, you've found it!

Job Description: We are looking for an enthusiastic External Fleet Services Manager to join our current Fleet department in Cullompton. This role will involve leading on our relationships with external suppliers for the group and does involve travelling to other Group depots and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading a team of 7 direct reports, managing the rota, developing and training where required. Working with the operations across Gregory Distribution.
• Ensuring that our maintenance spend does not exceed a budget, this will be working with all operations across the group to meet this target.
• Manage the PSL of suppliers across Gregory Distribution, setting up of contracts and negotiation of pricing.
• Regular meetings with suppliers and operations annually as a minimum. Key points to be discussed in meetings as per SLA. Continually reviewing pricing, suppliers performance, ensuring the group are getting the best value of service and commercial benefits.
• Regular visits to all out based operations and contractors to ensure compliance and customer satisfaction.
• Supplier relationships include our breakdown cover and out of hours. Leading the team and monitoring roadside breakdowns including refrigerated trailers, tyres, tail-lifts and any other ancillary equipment.
• Manage the monitoring of the bookings and ensuring they are dealt with in the SLA time scales, added to the Fleet Management System, liaising with the operations on costs for the booking, once signed off ensuring that repairs are completed to expected standards and vehicle/trailer is returned in a timely manner to the operations.
• Ensuring WIP is carried out to agreed timescales and monetary value.
• Ensuring Gregory Distribution are compliant with all DVSA regulations and guide to maintaining roadworthiness.
• Manage all recalls and campaigns in line with manufacturers recommendations.
• Production and monitoring of KPI's for the external team
• Attending regular supplier and internal meetings to discuss current performance, technical issues, processes and procedures.
• Reviewing processes for the team, continually looking at continuous improvements for the area across Gregory Distribution.

Required Experience:

• Must have previous experience in LGV Maintenance and repair, minimum standard NVQ Level 3. This is essential including excellent knowledge of LGV Systems and fault diagnosis.
• Excellent understanding of DVSA regulations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with external and internal stakeholders.
• Strong strategic focus and continuous improvement experience.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities effectively.
• Able to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• MS packages to include, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Why Join Gregory Distribution Ltd?

• Salary Additions: Monthly car allowance.
• Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30-17:00.
• Training: Monthly Courses for a variety of areas.
• Benefits: Additional holiday purchasing scheme*, Retail discounts with Hapi*, Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*, and more.
• Career Growth: Explore opportunities for professional development within our expanding business.
• Company Benefits: Excellent holiday allowance. Life assurance, pension, and sickness scheme*.
• Extras: Christmas Savings Club*, Black Circle Tyre Discount*, Free Uniform and paid Volunteer Day.
• Wellbeing Support: Benefit from the Retail Trust Wellbeing Support* program.
• Team Environment: Be part of a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration.

How to Apply

If you have the drive to be the best and want to be part of a flourishing and ambitious company, apply now!

Please submit your application as soon as possible. Due to high volumes of applications, we reserve the right to close adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient application

Eligibility: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions. Proof of Right to Work will be required at the interview stage.

Contact Us: For any queries, please contact our Recruitment Team at . Our team is available Monday to Friday, 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to recruit directly but have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need assistance. We'll be in touch if we need you.