Fleet Manager: HGV & Trailer Operations Lead

Frasers Group; Shirebrook; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Frasers Champion recognition

Frasers Fit wellbeing program

Retail Trust support

Job summary

Frasers Group is seeking an experienced Fleet Manager to own safety, compliance, maintenance and availability of our HGV and trailer fleet. You will lead day-to-day maintenance, drive uptime, ensure DVSA/Operator Licence compliance and manage supplier performance in a seven-day operation.

You will work with Transport Operations and Planning teams to maximise fleet availability while driving value, efficiency and cost control across the network.

Qualifications

• Experience managing HGV and trailer fleets in transport/logistics.
• Strong knowledge of DVSA regulations and Operator Licence requirements.
• Experience managing external suppliers and maintenance providers.
• Good commercial awareness with maintenance cost review.
• Excellent organisational and decision‑making skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using fleet management, telematics and MS Office systems.
• Transport Manager CPC qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance, compliance and availability of HGV/trailer fleet.
• Own Vehicle Off Road activity and reduce downtime.
• Oversee planned preventive maintenance and MOT schedules.
• Ensure DVSA standards and Operator Licence compliance.
• Manage external maintenance suppliers to meet service levels.
• Monitor fleet maintenance expenditure and control costs.
• Investigate recurring defects, drive corrective action.
• Collaborate with Operations to minimise disruption.
• Maintain fleet records and reporting; support fleet projects.
• Lead fleet supervisors and administration as required.

Skills

HGV fleet management

Trailer fleet management

DVSA regulations knowledge

Supplier management

Cost control

Organisational skills

Fleet management software

Telematics

MS Office

Education

Transport Manager CPC (advantageous)

Logistics/Transport qualification

Tools

Fleet management software

Telematics systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Frasers Group is seeking an experienced Fleet Manager to own safety, compliance, maintenance and availability of our HGV and trailer fleet. You will lead day-to-day maintenance, drive uptime, ensure DVSA/Operator Licence compliance and manage supplier performance in a seven-day operation.

You will work with Transport Operations and Planning teams to maximise fleet availability while driving value, efficiency and cost control across the network.