Fleet Manager

Utilise Recruitment; Worle; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Utilise Recruitment is seeking a Fleet Manager in Weston-super-Mare to lead the strategic delivery of the Fleet Department. You will oversee fleet and driver compliance, manage vehicle workshop operations, and drive procurement of vehicles, plant, and equipment while maintaining the green-banded operator's licence.

The role demands a Transport Manager CPC qualification, experience in fleet management within environmental services or logistics, strong commercial acumen, and excellent stakeholder

Qualifications

• Transport Manager CPC qualification is essential.
• Background or qualification in HGV vehicle engineering is desirable.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in fleet procurement and vendor agreements.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to build relationships with internal teams, drivers and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary Transport Manager/CPC holder on an Operator's licence.
• Oversee a busy commercial vehicle maintenance workshop.
• Lead vehicle and plant specification, procurement and contract negotiations.
• Ensure efficient vehicle allocation, asset utilisation and fleet efficiency.
• Own budget and KPI reporting to the Board of Directors.

Skills

Transport Manager CPC

HGV vehicle engineering

Commercial acumen

Fleet procurement

Vendor management

Communication skills

Job description

Fleet Manager

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum DOE + £3,600 Car Allowance + Full Generous Benefits Package!

Location: Weston-super-Mare

Hours: 40 hours per week

About the Fleet Manager Role

Are you a strategic transport professional with a strong engineering background and a track record of top-tier compliance?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Fleet Manager to join a dynamic Senior Leadership Team. In this pivotal role, you will take full ownership of the strategic delivery of our Fleet Department. You will oversee fleet and driver compliance, manage vehicle workshop operations (when the Workshop Manager is away), and lead the procurement of vehicles, plant, and equipment—all while sustaining our coveted green-banded operator's licence.

Fleet Manager Key Responsibilities

• Compliance & Leadership: Act as the primary Transport Manager/CPC holder on an Operator's licence that is already in excellent health.
• Workshop Management: Oversee a busy commercial vehicle maintenance workshop handling both internal and third-party vehicles.
• Strategic Procurement: Lead vehicle and plant specification, manage the overall fleet profile, and negotiate high-value supply chain and service contracts.
• Technical & Operational Support: Partner with operational frontline services to ensure efficient vehicle allocation, asset utilisation, and fleet efficiency.
• Commercial Accountability: Take full budget and KPI responsibility for the Fleet Department, delivering regular variance updates directly to the Board of Directors.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualifications: A valid Transport Manager CPC qualification is essential, alongside a background or qualification in HGV vehicle engineering. Professional body membership is highly desirable.
• Experience: Proven experience as a fleet manager within environmental services or logistics.
• Skills: Strong commercial acumen with experience in fleet procurement and managing vendor agreements. When the Workshop Manager is away, you would be required to oversee Workshop Operations to make sure operations continue smoothly.
• Relationship Builder: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with internal teams, drivers, and external stakeholders.

Why Apply for the Fleet Manager?

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior leadership position where your engineering expertise and compliance knowledge will directly impact operational success. With a competitive salary package, a generous car allowance, this is a rewarding permenant role where you can truly leave your mark.