Group Fleet Manager

ZipRecruiter; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading automotive retail group as their first Group Fleet Manager, responsible for managing a fleet of over 2,500 vehicles. This role involves shaping fleet operations in collaboration with senior leaders across departments to ensure compliance and commercial success while promoting a people-centric culture and delivering excellence.

Benefits

Company Car

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Employee discount for servicing and popular retailers

Qualifications

• Strong commercial skills with understanding of pricing and costs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with board-level communication.
• Analytical mindset with data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operation and strategy of internal vehicle fleet.
• Monitor vehicle usage to maximize profitability.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and safety standards.

Skills

Commercial skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical mindset

Budget management

Data interpretation

Job description

Job Description

Role: Group Fleet Manager

Location: Head Office - Milton Keynes with Hybrid working

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Benefits: Company Car, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, discounted colleague car purchasing options available, life assurance, pension scheme, wellbeing support, employee discount for servicing and popular retailers

Who we are

Marshall Motor Group was established in 1909 by David Gregory Marshall, in a small lock-up garage in Brunswick Gardens, Cambridge and we are now the UK's 7th largest motor retail group (AM100 11/24).

We operate 130+ car, van, truck and bike franchise stores across the UK.

Our vision is to be the UK’s premier automotive retail group as recognised by our colleagues, customers and business partners. To achieve our vision we will create a people centric culture, as well as operate as retailers who deliver retailing excellence and are regarded as an employer of choice.

We are part of the Constellation Automotive Group which is the largest vertically integrated digital used car marketplace in Europe giving you peace of mind and transparency that you are dealing directly with a trusted company.

We are as passionate about our people as we are our customers. As part of the Constellation Automotive Group which includes webuyanycar, cinch and BCA, there are huge opportunities for you to find your place and build the career you want with us.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing group as our first-ever Group Fleet Manager. This brand-new role has been created due to ongoing expansion and presents an amazing chance to work alongside senior leaders across HR, Finance, Operations, and a range of Franchise Directors — giving you unparalleled exposure and influence.

You don’t need a background in fleet management to succeed. We are looking for someone with the right skills, commercial mindset, and personality to thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.

Reporting directly to the Group Fleet Director, you’ll play a key role in shaping how we manage a fleet of 2,500+ vehicles helping us meet manufacturer targets, manage costs, and maximise returns across the group.

What You’ll Do

As Group Fleet Manager, you will support the day-to-day operation and long-term strategy of our internal vehicle fleet, ensuring compliance, cost-efficiency, and commercial value. This role will see you working closely with senior stakeholders across the group to align fleet operations with broader business objectives.

You’ll:

• Manage the acquisition, allocation, maintenance, and disposal of all internal vehicles
• Partner with Franchise Directors and stakeholders in HR, Finance, and Used Cars to meet departmental and OEM targets
• Monitor and optimise vehicle usage and lifecycles to maximise profitability and residual values
• Support quarterly registration targets and manage de-fleeting strategies
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and safety standards
• Report monthly on fleet performance, budgets, and key commercial metrics

Who You Are

We're looking for someone who’s confident, analytical, and thrives on building strong working relationships across departments. You’ll bring a blend of commercial awareness, adaptability, and excellent communication skills.

While direct fleet experience is not essential, we are looking for evidence of the following core skills-

Key strengths we’re looking for:

• Strong commercial skills with an understanding of pricing, costs, and value
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, including board-level communication
• Confident with budgets and financial reporting
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines
• Analytical mindset with good data interpretation skills
• Flexible, adaptable, and highly organised

Our Commitment to

Our policy is to employ the best-qualified people and provide equal opportunities for the advancement of employees, including promotion and training. We do not discriminate against any person based on , , , , , , belief, or .