Fleet Manager

Dettmer Group; Brighton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics solutions provider in the UK is seeking an individual to manage vehicle repairs and communication with stakeholders. The candidate will be responsible for coordinating inspections, approving invoices, and managing rentals. The ideal candidate will have a commercial apprenticeship, strong communication skills, and a service-oriented approach. This role offers benefits like flexible working, an attractive bonus system, and 30 vacation days. Join a dynamic team committed to environmentally friendly solutions.

Benefits

Latest IT equipment and flexible working

Modern working environment

Performance-based remuneration

30 vacation days + additional holiday

Company fitness program

Qualifications

• Completed commercial apprenticeship - career changers from other industries are welcome.
• Flexible in dealing with spontaneous changes in day-to-day business.
• Fluent English skills desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Receive damage reports for defective vehicles and organize repairs.
• Communicate with all stakeholders, including customers and suppliers.
• Coordinate inspection plans and assign incoming invoices.

Skills

Positive communication skills

High service orientation

Flexibility

Diligence in order execution

IT affinity

Teamwork

Education

Completed commercial apprenticeship

Job description

Base data

We are looking for

• You receive damage reports for defective vehicles and organize the repairs.
• You will be responsible for internal and external communication with all stakeholders, such as customers and suppliers.
• You coordinate the inspection plans between the vehicle owner and the customer.
• You assign incoming invoices to the services ordered and are responsible for approving invoices.
• You coordinate the repair and preparation of the vehicles together with the cleaning plants and workshops.
• You manage the rental contracts for our fleet and maintain the vehicle master data.

We are offering

Dettmer Rail GmbH is a growing company with a dynamic team committed to environmentally friendly rail freight transport. We offer our national and international customers solutions across the European rail network, including interfaces to other modes of transport. The company is part of the family‑run Dettmer Group, where over 1,400 employees ensure success in a wide range of logistics areas.

You will receive the following benefits from us :

• Latest IT equipment and flexible working, including home office
• Modern working environment with flat hierarchies and a dynamic team
• Permanent position after successful probationary period
• Performance‑based remuneration with bonus system and attractive social benefits
• 30 vacation days + one additional day each on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
• Use of a job bike and subsidy for public transport costs possible
• Further benefits such as company fitness program, advantage portal with attractive offers

Required

• You have completed a commercial apprenticeship - career changers (m / f / d) from other industries are also welcome.
• You have positive communication skills with all parties involved, a high level of service orientation and are flexible in dealing with spontaneous changes in day‑to‑day business.
• Your diligence in order execution and tracking as well as your IT affinity distinguish you.
• You enjoy making independent decisions and working in a team.
• Fluent written and spoken English skills are desirable but not a prerequisite.