Fleet Manager

JR United Kingdom; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Online Manager - Fleet in Bradford to oversee the operational management of their extensive delivery vehicle fleet. This includes the development and implementation of processes, budget management, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring the fleet operates safely and efficiently, aligning with customer demands and strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Expertise in fleet management and maintenance.
• Understanding of delivery vehicles typically 3.5t.
• Strong understanding of distribution and supply networks.

Responsibilities

• Establishing legal processes across fleet operations.
• Implementing controls to manage financial budgets.
• Improving vehicle on-road targets and reliability.

Skills

Fleet management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial literacy

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Job description

We’re looking for someone to join the online team as an Online Manager - Fleet in the Operations Team at Hilmore House in Bradford, on a full-time permanent basis. This role involves working your full hours over 5 days a week. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the online team.

This role will lead the development and implementation of our end-to-end processes to ensure our fleet of over 1500 online delivery vehicles are available and operated within safe, legal, and cost-effective parameters. The individual will ensure our delivery fleet is roadworthy and ready to respond to customer demand and financial sales plans at all times. You will work across service providers and manufacturers to facilitate and manage preventative and reactive maintenance schedules within established service level agreements. You will develop, implement, and manage safe, legal processes and continuous improvement initiatives within our delivery fleet and manage the end-to-end costs within established budgets.

In the role of Online Manager, Fleet, you’ll be responsible for:

• Establishing safe and legal processes and policies across fleet operations
• Implementing controls to effectively manage financial budgets
• Identifying and providing fleet requirements
• Improving vehicle on-road targets, accident, and damage rates
• Enhancing service, reliability, safety, compliance, efficiency, and cost management
• Maintaining effective relationships with service providers and suppliers
• Building relationships across stores and field teams to ensure fleet availability aligned with customer and sales needs
• Establishing escalation and problem-solving networks for quick response
• Supporting delivery of Morrisons’ objectives through stakeholder engagement
• Planning activities, projects, and initiatives, and providing regular updates to leadership
• Leading working groups to improve fleet operations
• Ensuring stakeholder accountability for key metrics
• Monitoring driver behavior and responding to issues promptly
• Planning for future fleet requirements, including off-hire, on-hire, and secure builds with manufacturers
• Using expertise to resolve challenges impacting fleet operation
• Maintaining accurate records to meet safety, legal, and compliance standards
• Managing fleet financial budgets, including spend controls and authorizations
• Leading the development and delivery of capital expenditure budgets for fleet upgrades and replacements

Skills and experience needed:

• Expertise in fleet management and maintenance
• Understanding of delivery vehicles typically 3.5t
• Knowledge of alternative fuels, electrification, and fuel efficiency
• Familiarity with safety and legal regulations
• Strong understanding of distribution and supply networks
• Leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Influence, motivation, and inspiration skills
• Analytical skills and attention to detail for fleet data analysis
• Ability to establish structure and governance
• Negotiation skills and composure under pressure
• Financial literacy and commercial acumen
• Experience in process development and continuous improvement
• Background in high-volume fleet or parcel delivery operations
• Experience managing financial budgets
• Stakeholder and service provider management experience

Morrisons.com has experienced significant growth, exceeding market share targets, and is respected for service and value. We’re committed to online solutions that provide a warm welcome, excellent user journeys, and empower customers to shop their way. We’re building world-class e-commerce capabilities to shape our future and offer diverse career opportunities to those who can contribute to our dynamic team.