Group Fleet Manager: UK Depot Maintenance Leader

Start People Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Pension and benefits package

Job summary

Start People Ltd is seeking a Group Fleet Manager to own fleet maintenance and compliance across three UK depots, based in Warrington with travel between sites. You will oversee PMI schedules, coordinate external service providers and drive improvements to reduce downtime and costs.

You will ensure DVSA compliance, manage budgets, and optimise maintenance strategy across all locations. A CPC is advantageous and a company car/allowance may be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in fleet maintenance management
• Strong knowledge of HGV systems and components
• Experience ensuring DVSA compliance and operator licence requirements
• Budgeting and cost-control experience, with ability to reduce downtime

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for fleet maintenance, servicing and repairs across three depots.
• Manage PMI schedules for vehicles and trailers.
• Coordinate servicing through external garages and mobile technicians.
• Reduce VOR time and maximise fleet availability.
• Manage maintenance providers, negotiate rates and service levels.
• Control maintenance budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with Operator Licence undertakings and DVSA requirements.
• Oversee driver defect reporting and ensure timely rectification.
• Prepare vehicles for annual testing and achieve strong first-pass rates.
• Monitor fleet KPIs such as downtime and maintenance costs.
• Manage warranty claims and tyre management.
• Identify recurring issues and implement preventative solutions.
• Collaborate with depot managers to balance availability with operations.

Skills

Fleet management

HGV systems

Maintenance scheduling

DVSA compliance

Budget management

Telematics usage

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

CPC qualification

Job description

Start People Ltd is seeking a Group Fleet Manager to own fleet maintenance and compliance across three UK depots, based in Warrington with travel between sites. You will oversee PMI schedules, coordinate external service providers and drive improvements to reduce downtime and costs.

You will ensure DVSA compliance, manage budgets, and optimise maintenance strategy across all locations. A CPC is advantageous and a company car/allowance may be provided.