Fleet Co-ordinator

GB Recruitment (England, Scotland, Wales); Widnes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with 8% employer contribution

4% employee pension contribution

24/7 confidential GP consultations

Discounts on retail & lifestyle

Loans, savings schemes & mortgage tips

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Widnes is seeking a Fleet Controller to oversee vehicle availability, maintenance, and defect management, ensuring smooth daily operations. The role requires strong admin skills and experience in a transport or fleet office setting.

You will liaise with repairers and internal teams, monitor costs and performance, and maintain accurate fleet records to support audit readiness. A permanent full-time position with competitive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport or fleet office environments.
• Knowledge of fleet compliance and maintenance scheduling is advantageous.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills are required.
• Proficient IT skills, especially Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate vehicle availability, servicing and maintenance schedules.
• Manage vehicle defects, breakdowns and repairs to minimise downtime.
• Maintain accurate fleet records and ensure audit readiness.
• Liaise with repairers, suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues.
• Monitor fleet costs and performance across the operation.

Skills

Fleet compliance

Maintenance scheduling

Transport administration

Administrative skills

Excel

Supplier & stakeholder communication

Tools

Excel

Job description

Grade: RCS O Shift Premium will apply Salary: £31,573.62 Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday, rotating shifts: 6:00am - 2:00pm and 2:00pm - 10:00pm Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time) Location: Widnes WA8 0PG Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and our people are the unsung heroes who keep the cogs turning and the country running smoothly. We're now looking for a Fleet Controller to play a central role in keeping everything moving and on track, every day.

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Coordinating vehicle availability, servicing, and maintenance schedules
• Managing vehicle defects, breakdowns, and repairs to minimise downtime
• Maintaining accurate fleet records and ensuring audit readiness
• Liaising with repairers, suppliers, and internal teams to resolve vehicle issues
• Monitoring fleet compliance, costs, and performance across the operation

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

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• Previous experience working in a transport or fleet office environment.
• Knowledge of fleet compliance, vehicle maintenance scheduling, or transport administration would be advantageous.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

WHY JOIN US?

• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

WHO WE ARE

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day. As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs. Please be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.