Growth-Driven Operations Manager – HGV Rental & Fleet

E3recruitment

Huddersfield

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+
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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.

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