Head of Fleet

DMA Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company based in Birmingham is seeking a Head of Fleet to provide strategic leadership in fleet operations. This senior role involves shaping long-term fleet strategy, ensuring compliance with legislation, and driving sustainable practices within the fleet. The ideal candidate will possess strong strategic, commercial, and leadership skills, along with extensive experience in fleet management. The position offers a competitive salary of £65,000 – £85,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Benefits

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in fleet, transport, or asset management.
• Strong strategic, commercial, and leadership capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of fleet operations, compliance, and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver a future-focused fleet strategy across acquisition, lifecycle, and maintenance.
• Oversee fleet procurement and major capital investment programmes.
• Ensure full compliance with transport legislation and operator licensing requirements.
• Manage capital budgets for fleet replacement.
• Establish performance metrics to evaluate procurement effectiveness.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Compliance management

Stakeholder management

Sustainability focus

Education

Degree or professional qualification in a relevant discipline

Job description

Job: Head of Fleet – Waste Management
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £65,000 – £85,000 + benefits

My client is a leader in the waste and recycling industry, operating a large and complex fleet that plays a critical role in delivering essential services. As part of an ongoing programme of investment and transformation, they are seeking a Head of Fleet to provide strategic leadership across fleet, plant, and asset management.

This is a senior, influential role with responsibility for shaping long-term fleet strategy, driving compliance and operational excellence, and accelerating the transition to sustainable, low‑carbon fleet solutions.

The Role

• Lead and deliver a future‑focused fleet strategy across acquisition, lifecycle, and maintenance
• Oversee fleet procurement and major capital investment programmes
• Ensure full compliance with transport legislation and operator licensing requirements
• Manage capital budgets for fleet replacement.
• Establish performance metrics to evaluate procurement effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee fleet maintenance schedules and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Ideal Candidate

• Senior‑level experience in fleet, transport, or asset management
• Strong strategic, commercial, and leadership capability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Degree or professional qualification in a relevant discipline
• In‑depth knowledge of fleet operations, compliance, and procurement
• A passion for sustainability and continuous improvement