Fleet Manager - Logistics & Distribution

Hiring People; Purfleet-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Key management role

Varied role blending strategy and on‑x

Collaborative management team

Opportunities to improve operations

Career development

Job summary

Heels to Wheels is expanding its last-mile logistics operation and seeks a proactive Fleet Manager to oversee its commercial vehicle fleet from our Purfleet headquarters. You will coordinate maintenance, compliance and availability while travelling to depots to support operations and drive improvements.

The role blends office planning with hands-on site visits, liaising with drivers, garages, suppliers and carrier partners to keep the fleet ready for daily delivery tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience managing commercial vehicle fleets in a busy operations environment.
• Ability to coordinate maintenance, repairs and inspections efficiently.
• Strong organisation and planning skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with drivers, managers and suppliers.
• Willingness to travel between operational sites regularly.
• Full UK driving licence and IT literacy to use fleet management systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day availability and condition of the fleet.
• Coordinate servicing, maintenance, repairs and inspections.
• Ensure vehicles are roadworthy, compliant and ready for operations.
• Carry out regular site visits to monitor fleet condition.
• Support local operational teams and drive improvements across the fleet.
• Maintain fleet, maintenance and compliance records accurately.
• Monitor costs and identify efficiency improvements.
• Assist drivers with vehicle-related issues and promote high standards of care.
• Work with operations managers to minimise downtime and maximise utilisation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, legal and customer requirements.

Skills

Fleet management

Logistics coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Planning

Travel between sites

Microsoft Office

Tools

Fleet management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Do you have experience within logistics, transport, parcel delivery or fleet management and enjoy finding practical solutions to keep an operation moving?

Heels to Wheels is a growing logistics business providing last-mile delivery services for Amazon and other major parcel carriers. We're looking for a proactive and organised Fleet Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day management of our commercial vehicle fleet.

Based from our Purfleet headquarters, you'll work across our operational network, carrying out regular site visits to ensure vehicles are maintained to the highest standards, compliance is upheld and fleet availability supports the needs of the business.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• A key management role within a growing logistics business
• A varied role combining strategic fleet management with hands‑on operational support
• A supportive and collaborative management team
• Opportunities to contribute to continuous operational improvements
• Career development as the business continues to expand

The Role

As Fleet Manager, you will oversee the availability, maintenance and compliance of the company's commercial vehicle fleet.

Working closely with operational managers, drivers, garages, suppliers and carrier partners, you'll ensure vehicles are maintained efficiently, downtime is minimised and the fleet is ready to support daily delivery operations across multiple sites.

This is a varied role combining office-based planning with regular travel to operational depots, giving you the opportunity to build strong relationships with site teams while driving continuous improvements across the fleet.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day availability and condition of the company vehicle fleet
• Coordinating vehicle servicing, maintenance, repairs and inspections
• Ensuring vehicles remain roadworthy, compliant and ready for daily operations
• Carrying out regular site visits to monitor fleet condition and support local operational teams
• Conducting or coordinating vehicle inspections and condition checks
• Monitoring, recording and managing vehicle damage and repair schedules
• Managing vehicle breakdowns and arranging replacement vehicles where required
• Liaising with garages, leasing companies, insurers, recovery providers and other suppliers
• Maintaining accurate fleet, maintenance and compliance records
• Monitoring fleet costs and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce unnecessary expenditure
• Supporting drivers with vehicle-related issues and promoting high standards of vehicle care
• Working closely with Operations Managers to minimise vehicle downtime and maximise fleet utilisation
• Ensuring fleet operations meet company, legal and customer compliance requirements

About You

We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive and experienced in managing commercial vehicle fleets within a busy operational environment.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Fleet Manager, Fleet Coordinator or similar role
• Experience within logistics, transport, parcel delivery, distribution or vehicle rental
• A good understanding of commercial vehicle maintenance, roadworthiness and compliance
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Strong problem-solving ability and the confidence to prioritise competing demands
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and fleet management systems
• A full UK driving licence
• The flexibility to travel regularly between operational sites

Experience working with Amazon or other major parcel carriers would be advantageous, but we also welcome applicants from the wider logistics, transport and fleet management sectors.