Remote Fleet Manager – 100-Vehicle Ops

Chime Housing; Watford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days' annual leave (pro rata)

Employer pension contribution up to 11

Development opportunities

Comprehensive rewards scheme

Job summary

Chime Housing is seeking an experienced Fleet Manager to own and optimise our ~100-vehicle operational fleet. You will drive safety, compliance and cost efficiency, coordinating servicing, MOTs and defect management while monitoring costs and supplier performance.

You will analyse data, report to the directorate and lead improvements across fleet operations, ensuring reliable support for frontline repairs and maintenance teams. This role offers progression and a strong pension package.

Qualifications

• Experience managing or coordinating an operational vehicle fleet, ideally including vans.
• Experience working with vehicle maintenance providers, lease companies, hire suppliers or fleet management systems.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle maintenance, servicing, MOT requirements, insurance processes and accident management.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret fleet, fuel, telematics and cost data.
• Experience monitoring budgets, analysing performance and producing management reports.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, suppliers and compliance requirements.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good IT skills, including experience using spreadsheets, reporting tools and fleet management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the performance, availability and utilisation of a fleet of approximately 100 operational vehicles.
• Coordinate vehicle servicing, MOTs, inspections, repairs and defect management to ensure fleet compliance and roadworthiness.
• Monitor fleet costs, fuel usage, telematics data and supplier performance, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce expenditure.
• Lead on fleet compliance, accident management, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives to deliver measurable operational and financial benefits.

Skills

Fleet management

Vehicle maintenance

Budgeting & cost control

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

IT skills

Fleet management systems

MOT & compliance knowledge

Education

Fleet management qualification

Tools

Excel

Fleet management software

Telematics systems

Job description

Chime Housing is seeking an experienced Fleet Manager to own and optimise our ~100-vehicle operational fleet. You will drive safety, compliance and cost efficiency, coordinating servicing, MOTs and defect management while monitoring costs and supplier performance.

You will analyse data, report to the directorate and lead improvements across fleet operations, ensuring reliable support for frontline repairs and maintenance teams. This role offers progression and a strong pension package.