Fleet Operations Manager

SWIFTGO LOGISTICS UK LIMITED; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics solutions provider in the UK seeks a Fleet Operations Manager to lead transport operations, ensuring compliance and excellent customer service. The role involves overseeing fleet maintenance, planning delivery routes, and managing relationships with courier partners. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in transport/logistics management, along with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport/logistics management with fleet and driver compliance.
• Strong knowledge of UK transport legislation and fleet operations.
• Ability to manage third-party logistics providers and enforce SLAs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with DVSA regulations and transport legislation.
• Oversee fleet maintenance and servicing.
• Plan and coordinate delivery routes to optimise fleet utilisation.

Skills

Transport management

Compliance knowledge

Leadership skills

Route planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Transport/telematics systems

Job description

Overview

At SwiftGo Logistics UK Limited, we are committed to delivering reliable and efficient logistics solutions across the UK. We’re now looking for a Fleet Operations Manager to lead our transport operations, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with DVSA regulations, driver hours, tachograph rules, and transport legislation.
• Oversee fleet maintenance, servicing, MOTs, and defect reporting.
• Plan and coordinate daily delivery and collection routes to optimise fleet utilisation.
• Lead and support drivers – recruitment, training, performance management, and compliance.
• Maintain accurate transport records (vehicle files, driver logs, maintenance schedules, incident reports).
• Manage budgets including fuel, vehicle hire, maintenance, and overtime.
• Drive improvements in routing, cost control, and customer delivery experience.
• Collaborate with internal teams (sales, customer service, operations) to align transport operations.
• Manage relationships with courier partners and external suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in the relevant field.
• Proven experience in transport/logistics management with fleet and driver compliance.
• Strong knowledge of UK transport legislation and fleet operations.
• Experience in route planning and transport/telematics systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage third-party logistics providers and enforce SLAs.