Rail Freight Fleet Manager

Morson Talent; Lincoln; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Fleet Manager for a permanent, full-time, home-based role. This position involves overseeing a fleet of wagons, enhancing customer satisfaction, and ensuring compliance with safety standards and ECM regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in fleet management, particularly within the transportation sector, and a strong mechanical understanding. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where operational efficiency and customer focus are paramount. If you thrive in a detail-oriented and proactive role, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in fleet management within the transportation sector.
• Strong mechanical understanding and ability to manage maintenance operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain strong relationships with lessees, ensuring high levels of service.
• Ensure adherence to ECM regulations and oversee maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to optimize fleet performance.

Skills

Fleet Management

Customer Relationship Management

Regulatory Compliance

Operational Efficiency

Mechanical Understanding

Organizational Skills

Proactivity

Fluency in English

Job description

Rail Freight Fleet Manager – Remote (UK-Based) | Permanent Role

Morson Talent is excited to recruit for a Fleet Manager on behalf of a leading French operational leasing company. The company specializes in four key areas: river barges, modular buildings, freight railcars, and shipping containers.

This is a permanent, full-time, home-based position.

Role Overview

The Fleet Manager will be responsible for overseeing a dedicated fleet of wagons, managing relationships with lessees, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The role involves maximizing fleet revenue (rental income minus operational costs) while ensuring compliance with ECM regulations and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer Satisfaction & Fleet Optimization: Maintain strong relationships with lessees, ensuring high levels of service and operational efficiency.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to ECM regulations as set by the Technical Department.
• Maintenance Supervision: Oversee maintenance activities performed by external suppliers.
• Contract Compliance: Ensure rental agreements are correctly implemented in line with agreed conditions.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams and external partners to optimize fleet performance.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in fleet management within the transportation sector (e.g., trucks, containers, railcars).
• A background in the rail industry is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong mechanical understanding and ability to manage maintenance operations.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.
• Excellent relationship management skills with customers and suppliers.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

This role is ideal for a proactive and detail-driven professional who thrives in a customer-focused and operationally complex environment.