Fleet Operations Manager - Compliance & Cost Control

First Response Group; Ledston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

First Response Group (FRG) is seeking an experienced Fleet Manager to oversee UK vehicle fleet operations from our Leeds base. You will work with operational managers, suppliers, and drivers to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective fleet performance that supports all business activities.

Reporting to the Group Operations Director, you will drive efficiency, maintain fleet records, and manage servicing, insurance, and regulatory compliance while delivering regular performance reports to

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of fleet compliance and vehicle management requirements.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the company’s vehicle fleet across multiple divisions.
• Coordinate all aspects of vehicle servicing, maintenance, MOTs, and repairs to ensure operational readiness.
• Ensure full compliance with taxation, insurance, licensing, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage vehicle allocation, replacement schedules, and disposal processes.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with vehicle suppliers, leasing companies, and service providers.
• Monitor fleet expenditure, identifying opportunities to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.
• Investigate vehicle incidents and support the management of insurance claims.
• Maintain accurate and up to date fleet records, ensuring high quality management information.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, road traffic legislation, and industry best practices.
• Provide support and guidance to drivers and managers on all fleet-related matters.
• Produce regular reports analysing fleet performance, utilisation, and cost metrics to support decision-making.

Skills

Fleet compliance

Organisation

Communication

Independence

Stakeholder management

Tools

Fleet management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

First Response Group (FRG) is seeking an experienced Fleet Manager to oversee UK vehicle fleet operations from our Leeds base. You will work with operational managers, suppliers, and drivers to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective fleet performance that supports all business activities.

Reporting to the Group Operations Director, you will drive efficiency, maintain fleet records, and manage servicing, insurance, and regulatory compliance while delivering regular performance reports to