Fleet Manager: Lead 550+ Vehicle Operations (DVSA)

Talent Connect Group; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Life Insurance and health Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Gym discounts

Retail and restaurant discounts and a\

Job summary

Talent Connect Group is seeking an experienced Fleet Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of a 550+ vehicle fleet from our Bognor Regis head office. You will ensure safety, DVSA compliance and high vehicle availability while coordinating with internal teams.

The role offers £50,000 per year, probation-based increase, and a broad benefits package including pension, health insurance and discounts. The position requires CPC licence and proven fleet management experience.

Qualifications

• CPC licence is required and strong knowledge of DVSA regulations and road transport legislation.
• Experience managing a large and varied fleet, ideally including both cars and HGVs.
• Good understanding of vehicle maintenance, servicing, MOTs and compliance.
• Confident working with internal teams, suppliers and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation and compliance of a fleet of 550+ vehicles.
• Ensure all vehicles are maintained in line with DVSA, fleet and safety regulations.
• Oversee servicing, maintenance, inspections and MOTs to ensure vehicles remain safe, legal and operational.
• Manage the allocation, utilisation and availability of courtesy vehicles.
• Monitor fleet performance, utilisation, maintenance trends and operating costs.
• Introduce and monitor KPIs to improve fleet performance and efficiency.
• Work closely with Operational, Claims, Regional and Site Management teams.
• Ensure vehicle availability supports repair capacity and customer requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with leasing companies, maintenance providers and transport contractors.
• Manage supplier performance and ensure value for money and high service standards.
• Ensure driver compliance and relevant vehicle documentation is maintained.

Skills

CPC licence

DVSA regulations knowledge

Fleet management

Supplier relationship management

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Fleet management software

Job description

Talent Connect Group is seeking an experienced Fleet Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of a 550+ vehicle fleet from our Bognor Regis head office. You will ensure safety, DVSA compliance and high vehicle availability while coordinating with internal teams.

The role offers £50,000 per year, probation-based increase, and a broad benefits package including pension, health insurance and discounts. The position requires CPC licence and proven fleet management experience.