Growth-Driven Operations Manager – HGV Rental & Fleet

E3recruitment; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

31 days’ holiday incl bank holidays

Career development opportunities

Flexible working environment

Job summary

Our client, a leading UK HGV rental business, is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the rental and fleet function as it scales from 250 to 450+ vehicles.

You will work with senior management, coordinating sales, fleet and workshop teams to ensure vehicle availability, efficiency and growth.

Ideal candidates will have HGV rental or commercial-vehicle management experience, with strong process improvement and commercial acumen.

Qualifications

• Previous management experience within HGV or commercial-vehicle rental.
• Rental-sector experience involving heavy or light commercial vehicles.
• Knowledge of fleet planning, vehicle utilisation and rental processes.
• Experience managing an operational team and setting clear performance expectations.
• Ability to improve processes and introduce structure within a growing organisation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily performance and coordination of the rental department.
• Create an operational plan to accommodate fleet expansion from 250 to 450 vehicles.
• Review and implement systems, procedures and service standards for growth.
• Maintain accurate information covering available, hired, reserved and unavailable vehicles.
• Forecast customer requirements and plan fleet capacity accordingly.
• Coordinate with workshop for inspections, servicing and vehicle availability.
• Manage the full rental process from enquiry to off-hire.
• Allocate work and provide training and feedback to the rental team.
• Use performance data to improve efficiency and revenue.

Skills

HGV rental experience

Fleet planning

Operational team management

Process improvement

Commercial awareness

Transport legislation knowledge

Communication skills

Fleet-management software

Tools

Fleet management software

Job description

Our client, a leading UK HGV rental business, is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the rental and fleet function as it scales from 250 to 450+ vehicles.

You will work with senior management, coordinating sales, fleet and workshop teams to ensure vehicle availability, efficiency and growth.

Ideal candidates will have HGV rental or commercial-vehicle management experience, with strong process improvement and commercial acumen.