Fleet Supervisor

Foxtons Estate Agents; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Foxtons Estate Agents in London is seeking an experienced Fleet Supervisor to lead the day-to-day fleet operations and develop a team of fleet professionals. You will manage vehicle movements, maintenance, and driver coordination while driving continuous improvement.

The role requires strong people management, problem-solving and data reporting skills, with a proactive, customer-focused approach. You will represent the fleet function in meetings and deliver operational reports to improve

Qualifications

• Experience in fleet management, vehicle operations or automotive sectors.
• Previous experience supervising or managing a team.
• Strong understanding of fleet operations and supplier management.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in fast-paced operational environments.
• Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Excel and operational systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of fleet professionals with regular one-to-ones and performance reviews.
• Manage daily fleet operations including vehicle movements, maintenance and availability.
• Coordinate driver activity and allocate resources effectively.
• Support employees with fleet-related queries and escalations.
• Oversee fleet claims activity and work to reduce costs.
• Develop and implement fleet compliance and risk management initiatives.
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor service performance.
• Produce operational reports and identify efficiency and cost improvements.
• Act as the operational lead for the fleet function in the Head of Fleet Risk & Operations' absence.

Skills

Fleet management

Team supervision

Operations leadership

Supplier management

Driver coordination

Data reporting

Tools

Excel

Job description

About The Role

We're looking for an experienced Fleet Supervisor to lead the day-to-day operation of our fleet function and manage a team of fleet colleagues.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a fleet professional with strong operational and people management experience who enjoys leading teams, solving problems and driving continuous improvement.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and developing a team of fleet professionals, conducting regular one-to-ones and performance reviews to support engagement, development and service excellence.
• Managing daily fleet operations, including vehicle movements, maintenance, repairs and vehicle availability.
• Coordinating driver activity and ensuring resources are deployed effectively.
• Supporting employees and drivers with fleet-related queries and escalations.
• Overseeing fleet claims activity and helping to reduce vehicle damage and associated costs.
• Supporting fleet compliance, driver safety and risk management initiatives.
• Managing supplier relationships and monitoring service performance.
• Producing operational reports and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, service and cost performance.
• Acting as the operational lead for the fleet department in the absence of the Head of Fleet Risk & Operations.

About You

What We're Looking For

• Experience within fleet management, vehicle operations, leasing or the automotive sector.
• Previous experience supervising or managing a team.
• Strong understanding of fleet operations, vehicle maintenance and supplier management.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and operational systems.
• A proactive and customer-focused approach.
• Confidently represent the fleet function through presentations, training sessions and stakeholder briefings, communicating key fleet initiatives, policies and operational updates.

Desirable

• Experience managing a corporate fleet.
• Knowledge of fleet claims, motor insurance or fleet risk.
• Experience with electric vehicles and driver compliance programmes.
• Fleet or automotive qualifications.

About The Company

As London’s number 1 estate agency brand,* our customers choose us because we get it done. And we know it’s our people that make us so successful. In over 40 years serving London and the Home Counties, we have discovered a winning formula for creating driven and ambitious professionals. This includes the best training at every stage, market-leading technology and the opportunity to work alongside some of the industry’s most influential professionals.

Is it important for you to know our Corporate Social Responsibility before you apply? Great, it’s important to us too. Whether we’re providing LGBTQ+ safe spaces, stocking our offices from charitable water suppliers or engaging in fabulous local events, our 50+ offices across London play a key part in our communities. We also offer annual paid time off for employees to volunteer at a charity of their choice. Many choose to support our partner, Single Homeless Project. This is London's largest homelessness charity, making a difference in 10,000 Londoners’ lives across all 32 boroughs.

* TwentyCI data, 2023 v 2022 market share and market share growth of new instructions at a brand level