Fleet Manager

The Solution Automotive; Leeds; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected business in the UK is seeking an experienced Fleet Manager to oversee and optimize its large fleet operations. The successful candidate will lead a mixed fleet, ensuring compliance and cost efficiency. Key responsibilities include managing suppliers and driving improvements in sustainability and service excellence. Ideal candidates should possess strong leadership and communication skills, with a background in transport compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a large, mixed fleet including HGVs and specialist vehicles.
• Strong understanding of transport compliance, health & safety and fleet optimisation.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the fleet function across multiple sites.
• Oversee vehicle acquisition, maintenance and replacement programmes.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts for vehicle supply.

Skills

Transport compliance

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Efficiency focus

Job description

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Overview

Fleet Manager - Yorkshire

Package IRO £75,000

A respected business is seeking an experienced Fleet Manager to lead and develop its extensive vehicle operations. You will oversee a large fleet of vehicles including HGVs, LCVs and specialist machinery. Your remit will include ensuring compliance, cost efficiency, safety and service excellence across all fleet activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the fleet function across multiple sites.
• Oversee vehicle acquisition, maintenance and replacement programmes to optimise operational efficiency.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts for vehicle supply, leasing and maintenance.
• Drive continuous improvement in fleet utilisation, sustainability and cost control.
• Provide strategic leadership, reporting directly to senior management on fleet performance and compliance metrics.

The ideal candidate should have

• Proven experience managing a large, mixed fleet including HGVs and specialist vehicles.
• Strong understanding of transport compliance, health & safety and fleet optimisation.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Commercially astute and results driven, with a focus on efficiency and...