Fleet Manager: Lead Safe, Reliable HGV & Trailer Ops

Frasers Group; Mansfield, Shirebrook; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Frasers Champion

Retail Reconnect

Fearless 1200

Employee Welfare

Frasers Fit

Retail Trust

Job summary

Frasers Group is seeking a seasoned Fleet Manager to lead the safety, maintenance and availability of our HGV and trailer fleet across a seven-day operation. You will own DVSA compliance, optimise downtime and partner with Transport Operations and Planning to maximise fleet performance.

This role requires experience managing external suppliers, strong cost control, and the ability to drive continuous improvement within a fast-paced retail logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing an HGV and trailer fleet within a transport, logistics or distribution environment.
• Strong knowledge of commercial vehicle maintenance, inspections, servicing and defect management.
• Good understanding of DVSA regulations and Operator Licence compliance requirements.
• Experience managing external suppliers and maintenance providers.
• Strong commercial awareness, with experience reviewing maintenance costs, quotations and supplier performance.
• Excellent organisational and decision-making skills in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Experience using fleet management, telematics and Microsoft Office systems.
• Transport Manager CPC qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the maintenance, compliance and availability of our HGV and trailer fleet.
• Take ownership of Vehicle Off Road (VOR) activity and drive reductions in downtime.
• Oversee planned preventative maintenance, including servicing, safety inspections and MOT schedules.
• Ensure fleet maintenance activities meet DVSA standards and Operator Licence requirements.
• Manage and challenge external maintenance providers, dealerships and breakdown suppliers to deliver agreed service levels.
• Monitor, review and control fleet maintenance expenditure.
• Investigate recurring defects and vehicle issues, driving corrective action and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with Transport Operations and Planning teams to minimise operational disruption.
• Maintain accurate fleet records, maintenance documentation and reporting.
• Support fleet projects, vehicle introductions and future fleet investment planning.
• Lead and support Fleet Supervisors and fleet administration activity as required.

Skills

HGV/trailer fleet management

DVSA regulations and Operator Licence

External supplier management

Cost & supplier performance analysis

Organisational & decision making

Fleet management systems & telematics

MS Office software

Education

Transport Manager CPC qualification (advantageous)

Tools

Fleet management software

Telematics

Microsoft Office

Job description

Frasers Group is seeking a seasoned Fleet Manager to lead the safety, maintenance and availability of our HGV and trailer fleet across a seven-day operation. You will own DVSA compliance, optimise downtime and partner with Transport Operations and Planning to maximise fleet performance.

This role requires experience managing external suppliers, strong cost control, and the ability to drive continuous improvement within a fast-paced retail logistics environment.