National Fleet Manager

ORBIT Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Orbit Group is hiring to develop and manage its National Fleet operation. The role focuses on building a scalable fleet model for around 150 vehicles, with potential expansion to 500+ as Orbit grows its in-house delivery footprint.

You will lead procurement, mobilisation and ongoing supplier management, ensuring vehicles are safe, compliant and presented to Orbit brand standards. A strong emphasis on health, safety and continuous improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing a medium to large vehicle fleet.
• Experience procuring, mobilising and managing leased fleet arrangements.
• Strong knowledge of fleet compliance, road risk, vehicle servicing and insurance.
• Experience in telematics, driver behaviour monitoring and safety programmes.
• Ability to analyse complex fleet data and produce MI, trends and improvements.
• Willingness to travel as required for the role.
• Hold a Full UK driving licence.
• Membership of AFPE or relevant fleet qualification is desirable.
• Experience with EV transition or low-emission fleets is a plus.
• Experience in housing, property services, local authorities, facilities or in-house delivery environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Orbit’s fleet strategy to support delivery and growth.
• Create a scalable fleet model for initial 150 vehicles, with potential growth to 500+.
• Lead fleet management across all vehicles leased for business use.
• Develop, deliver and regularly review the Fleet Management Procedure.
• Support procurement and mobilisation of new fleet, including leases and supplier management.
• Manage fleet re-procurement and vehicle replacement programmes to deliver value.
• Oversee vehicle livery to meet Orbit branding standards.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, health and safety, and policies.
• Maintain robust MOTs, servicing, taxation, insurance and defect reporting.

Skills

Fleet management

Procurement

Leased vehicles

Telematics

Driver safety

Data analysis

Travel

UK driving licence

Fleet compliance

Health & safety

Education

Professional fleet management qualification

Tools

Fleet management software

Telematics systems

MS Excel

Job description

We’re building thriving communities as one of the UK’s largest housing groups and a leading developer of affordable housing.

We believe everyone is entitled to a good home they can afford, in a place they are proud to live. More than 100,000 people live in our homes.

If you want to experience work that’s truly rewarding, join us. Because when we achieve together, customers and communities thrive.

Work for Orbit. Believe in people.

The role

The purpose of this role is to develop, procure, mobilise and manage Orbit’s National Fleet operation, ensuring vehicles are safe, compliant, cost-effective, professionally presented and fit for purpose.

This role is part of Property where you'll help us to lead the way investing and maintaining 46,000 homes.

What you'll achieve

The postholder will establish a scalable fleet model capable of supporting an initial fleet of approximately 150 vehicles, with potential growth to 500+ vehicles as Orbit expands its in-house service delivery and operational footprint

• Develop and implement Orbit’s fleet strategy to support operational delivery, service expansion and future in-house growth


• Create a scalable fleet management model capable of supporting approximately 150 vehicles initially and potential future growth to 500+ vehicles


• Act as the organisational lead and responsible officer for fleet management issues across operational vehicles leased for business use


• Develop, deliver and regularly review the Fleet Management Procedure, ensuring it remains aligned with legislation, best practice and Orbit policy requirements


• Support the procurement and mobilisation of the new fleet provision, including leased vehicles, contract mobilisation and ongoing supplier management


• Manage fleet re-procurement and vehicle replacement programmes, ensuring procurement activity complies with Group Standing Orders and delivers value for money


• Manage vehicle livery requirements, ensuring all fleet vehicles are professionally presented and aligned to Orbit brand standards


• Ensure all fleet operations comply with relevant legislation, industry standards, internal policies, health and safety requirements and best practice


• Maintain robust compliance controls for MOTs, servicing, inspections, vehicle taxation, insurance, defect reporting, recalls, driver packs, operator requirements where applicable and vehicle documentation

What you'll bring

Essential skills

• Proven experience managing a medium to large vehicle fleet in a complex operational environment


• Experience procuring, mobilising and managing leased fleet arrangements and fleet supplier contracts


• Strong knowledge of fleet compliance, road risk, vehicle servicing, MOT, license checking, insurance and health and safety requirements


• Experience in managing telematics, driver behaviour monitoring and driver safety improvement programmes


• Ability to analyse complex fleet data and produce clear management information, trend analysis and improvement plans


• Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the role


• Full UK driving licence


• Association of Fleet Professionals membership or relevant fleet management qualification


• IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification


• Experience managing electric vehicle transition or low-emission fleet programmes


• Experience within housing, property services, local authority, facilities management, construction or In house delivery environments

Why Orbit?

Choosing us means being rewarded in every sense.

Here’s what you can expect to enjoy with us.

A rewarding experience that works for you

We strive to create an inclusive experience with benefits and wellbeing programmes designed to help you, and your loved ones, to thrive. For a better work life balance, we offer flexible working opportunities for many roles.

A place to progress

From training programmes to professional qualifications, we provide opportunities to learn and develop at every stage of your career. Whether you’re a student, graduate or experienced professional we’ll support you to grow.

For leaders, our tailored development journeys are designed to stretch and strengthen your leadership skills. As well as practical training, we give you access to renowned business schools and experiential programmes for greater breadth and depth of learning.

A purpose to feel proud of

We’re proud to make a difference to people together. We’re values-driven with a commercial focus on performance - because the more profit we make, the more we can achieve for people.

What brings us together is a passionate belief in progress and people.

Read more about the values and purpose that drive us on our careers website.

How we hire

We aim to make our hiring process simple and fair:

• Online application


• Interview(s)


• Decision and offer

We put the safeguarding of our customers, colleagues and contractors at the heart of everything we do and as such, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check.