Group Fleet Leader: Strategy, EV & Efficiency

Energy Jobline CVL; Bradford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

23 days + bank holidays

Westfield Healthcare

Life Assurance

Pension

Job summary

The Airedale Group is seeking an experienced Group Fleet Manager to lead and develop the Group's fleet operations, including a fleet of around 500 vehicles. You will own fleet strategy, governance, and a modernisation program with emphasis on EV adoption and a new fleet management system.

You will collaborate with Finance, Procurement and Operations, manage a two-person team, and drive cost efficiency, governance, and driver safety across the UK fleet.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Undertake a comprehensive review of the Group's existing fleet operation model.
• Evaluate the current supplier's commercial terms, service levels, vehicle provision and overall suitability for the Group's requirements.
• Negotiate improved commercial terms, service levels and contractual arrangements.
• Develop and implement a Group-wide fleet strategy aligned to growth, acquisition integration, and exit value creation.
• Establish effective supplier governance and regular performance reviews.
• Lead the implementation of a fit-for-purpose fleet management system across the Group.
• Develop a roadmap to transition the Group's commercial van fleet to electric vehicles.
• Assess the operational and financial suitability of EVs across different areas of the business.
• Work with Finance and operational stakeholders to understand total cost of ownership and whole-life costs.
• Support The Airedale Group's wider ESG programme and reduce fleet-related emissions.
• Play a key role in rebranding Airedale's commercial van fleet.
• Lead, manage and develop a team of two Fleet Administrators.
• Provide leadership, coaching and support for two fleet administrators, ensuring a high-performing and customer-focused team.
• Take ownership of fleet expenditure and work closely with Finance to manage budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure the Group fleet complies with all relevant UK legislation, regulations and company policies.
• Maintain effective controls around vehicle licensing, MOTs, servicing, maintenance and registration.
• Support the Group's duty of care responsibilities in relation to company vehicles and drivers.
• Monitor driver behaviour and take appropriate action where risks or policy breaches are identified.

Skills

Fleet management

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Leadership

EV rollout

Education

Relevant management qualification

Tools

Fleet management software

Job description

The Airedale Group is seeking an experienced Group Fleet Manager to lead and develop the Group's fleet operations, including a fleet of around 500 vehicles. You will own fleet strategy, governance, and a modernisation program with emphasis on EV adoption and a new fleet management system.

You will collaborate with Finance, Procurement and Operations, manage a two-person team, and drive cost efficiency, governance, and driver safety across the UK fleet.