Fleet Manager

Unify; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector seeks a Fleet Manager in Weston-super-Mare. The role involves managing the procurement and deployment of high-spec equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and overseeing the efficiency of fleet operations. This position requires strong attention to detail and a solid understanding of plant equipment.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Solid understanding of plant equipment and telematics needed.
• Good knowledge of health and safety legislation essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement and deployment of fleet machinery across projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety legislation and industry standards.
• Coordinate training on new equipment and manage supplier relationships.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Understanding of plant equipment

Competent in Microsoft Office

Understanding of health and safety practices

Tools

Telematics

Syrinx

Job description

Job Title: Fleet Manager

Location: Weston-Super-Mare

Job Type: Permanent

Overview:

Unify are thrilled to be recruiting for a Fleet Manager to join an established Plant Hire company focusing on the construction sector who are based in Weston Super Mare.

In the role of Fleet Manager, you will be to managing the procurement and deployment of high-spec fleet equipment across national projects as well as overseeing the fleet efficiently and independently.

What do I need?

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach
• Effective time management and excellent organisational skills
• Solid understanding of plant equipment and telematics
• Competent in Microsoft Office
• Good understanding of health and safety practices and legislation

Responsibilities:

• To take ownership of sourcing and deploying advanced fleet machinery, managing everything from procurement through to on-site arrival.
• Direct the end-to-end handling of new asset acquisitions and manage the retirement of outdated equipment with a focus on speed, value, and operational effectiveness.
• Maintain full alignment with current safety legislation and industry-wide standards, ensuring all practices reflect best-in-class compliance.
• Act as the link between equipment suppliers and the team to coordinate product familiarization and competency training where required.
• Guarantee that newly acquired machinery is properly documented and set up with the original manufacturers to activate all necessary support and warranties.
• Organize the fitting and removal of GPS, telematics, and other monitoring tools required for specific project conditions or regulatory needs.
• Ensure all digital platforms are kept current with supplier metrics, ownership documents, warranty statuses, and servicing logs.

The following is desirable:

• Experience with the use of telematics.
• Knowledge of Syrinx