Head of Fleet

NXA Talent; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 97,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is seeking a Head of Fleet based in Sheffield to manage their home delivery vehicle fleet. The successful candidate will define and lead the fleet strategy, ensuring compliance and performance. Key responsibilities include managing procurement and seasonal demand, along with optimizing the driver fleet strategy. Applicants should have extensive experience in fleet management and knowledge of electric vehicles. The role offers a salary up to £115,000 plus additional benefits including a car allowance and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Bonus Scheme

Private Health Care

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Head of Transport or Fleet role.
• Managed a large fleet of home delivery vehicles.
• Deep understanding of UK fleet compliance.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale LCV fleets across multiple sites.
• Strong knowledge of electric van fleet transition strategies.

Responsibilities

• Defining and leading the fleet strategy across the country.
• Managing all aspects of van fleet from procurement to compliance.
• Ensuring the right size fleet for seasonal demand.
• Driving continuous improvements against KPI's.
• Maintaining a strong and diverse external client and supplier list.
• Defining the zero emission strategy.

Skills

Fleet management

UK fleet compliance

Electric vehicle technology

KPI management

Job description

Head of Fleet

UK based with travel

Up to £115,000 + Package

My client is a well known leading retailer looking for an experienced Head of Fleet to manage a large fleet of home delivery vehicles across the country with experience within future strategy, zero emissions and technology

Key Responsibilities

• Defining and leading the fleet strategy across the country and manage all aspects of van fleet from procurement through to compliance and performance
• Ensuring the right size fleet for seasonal demand
• Defining the vehicle sourcing strategy
• Driving continuous improvements against KPI's
• Maintaining and driving the driver fleet strategy including the use of telematics
• Manage and maintain a strong and diverse external client and supplier list
• Define and work towards the zero emission strategy

Experience

• Previous experience in a Head of Transport or Fleet role
• Have previously managed a large fleet of home delivery vehicles
• Deep understanding of UK fleet compliance
• Proven ability to manage large-scale LCV fleets across multiple sites or regions.
• Strong knowledge of EV technology and electric van fleet transition strategies.

Package

• A salary of up to £115,000 depending on experience
• Car Allowance
• Bonus Scheme
• Private Health Care
• Pension Scheme