Group Fleet Administrator

Airedale Group; Bradford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Airedale Group is seeking a Fleet Administrator based in Bradford to manage 500+ vehicles across the Group. Reporting to the Group Fleet Manager, you will handle compliance, driver communications, and administrative tasks.

The ideal candidate will possess good IT skills, communication abilities, and a valid driving license. This role offers permanent employment with opportunities for career growth in a rapidly expanding organization.

Qualifications

• Proficient in using Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a high-volume inbox.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for drivers and stakeholders.
• Manage compliance requirements and schedule MOT and services.
• Handle vehicle breakdowns and incidents to minimize downtime.
• Oversee parking fines and driver contraventions.

Skills

Good IT skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong telephone manner

Driving license

Job description

Company Overview

The Airedale Group are the leading market design, installation, and maintenance provider for commercial kitchens in the UK hospitality and food service industry. We work alongside clients from the initial designs through to bespoke fabrication and installation. Coupled with the largest body of professional maintenance engineers in the country, we offer the complete end-to-end solution to our extensive client base. We have long-standing relationships with many of the biggest multi-site brands in the UK.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Fleet Administrator on a full-time, permanent basis to join the Fleet Department. Reporting into the Group Fleet Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing 500+ vehicles across the Group.

Based in our Bradford office, you will work closely with the Group Fleet Supervisor, ensuring that our engineers are kept mobile at all times in an up-to-date, compliant fleet. Although fleet experience isn’t essential, we’re looking for a candidate who can hit the ground running with great communication skills and mindfulness when completing administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• First point of contact for drivers and stakeholders
• Manage a high-volume shared Fleet inbox
• Responsible for identifying compliance requirements, ensuring MOT, service and compliance events are booked and attended on time
• Project work, including events and testing vehicles
• Supporting ad hoc duties from the Group Fleet Manager
• Manage vehicle breakdowns and incidents, minimising downtime
• Administering incoming parking fines and driver contraventions, ensuring the appeals process is followed, and driver recharges are applied where applicable
• The role may require occasional travel to other business units and events.

Experience Required

• Good IT skills, including use of Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong telephone manner
• Driving license

The Airedale Group is expanding rapidly, employing circa 750 people across multiple locations in the UK. This is a fantastic time to be joining the business, with opportunities for career progression.

Employment Type

Permanent

Working Hours

Monday to Friday 8:30 – 17:00