Senior Fleet Manager

Dawsongroup; Calverley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave entitlement: 24 days + Birthday

Bank Holidays + up to 10 extra days

Funded training & progression

Life assurance (2x)

Wellbeing support & Cycle to Work

Opportunity to influence fleet策略

Job summary

Dawsongroup is seeking a Senior Fleet Manager to lead the performance, safety and commercial management of approximately 1,800 specialist HGVs across our municipal and environmental fleet. You will own fleet availability, lead replacement programmes and drive continuous improvement across multiple locations.

You will bring senior fleet leadership experience, strong commercial judgement and a solid grasp of HGV compliance, operator licensing and cost control.

Qualifications

• Experience leading substantial commercial vehicle fleets, ideally involving specialist HGVs or municipal vehicles.
• Strong knowledge of roadworthiness, maintenance planning, defect management and transport legislation.
• Ability to turn fleet data into meaningful improvements in reliability and utilisation.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of fleet availability, reliability and operational readiness across locations.
• Lead vehicle replacement programmes, procurement, specifications and disposals while balancing costs.
• Champion roadworthiness, DVSA, FORS and operator licence compliance and safety.
• Manage fleet expenditure, supplier relationships and performance to reduce unnecessary costs.
• Lead and develop the Fleet Team, Operator Trainers and Delivery Drivers using data and KPIs to drive improvement.

Skills

Fleet management

Leadership

Budget management

Data analytics

Compliance

HGV knowledge

Job description

About this Role

Are you an experienced Fleet Manager, Senior Transport Manager or Head of Fleet looking for your next challenge? We're looking for a Senior Fleet Manager to join Dawsongroup in Brighouse, West Yorkshire, taking the lead on the performance, safety and commercial management of approximately 1,800 specialist HGVs across our municipal and environmental fleet.

• Take ownership of fleet availability, reliability, and operational readiness across multiple locations.
• Lead vehicle replacement programmes, procurement, specifications and disposals, balancing operational needs with whole-life costs.
• Champion roadworthiness, DVSA, FORS and operator licence compliance, ensuring safety remains at the heart of every decision.
• Manage fleet expenditure, supplier relationships and performance, identifying opportunities to improve value and reduce unnecessary costs.
• Lead and develop our Fleet Team, Operator Trainers and Delivery Drivers, using fleet data, telematics and KPIs to drive continuous improvement.

About You

You'll bring proven senior fleet leadership experience, sound commercial judgement and a strong understanding of HGV compliance and operator licensing. You're equally comfortable working with operational teams, challenging suppliers and influencing senior stakeholders, with a practical approach to getting things done.

• Experience leading substantial commercial vehicle fleets, ideally involving specialist HGVs or municipal vehicles.
• Strong knowledge of roadworthiness, maintenance planning, defect management and transport legislation.
• Confidence managing budgets, whole-life vehicle costs, supplier performance and commercial decisions.Ability to turn fleet data into meaningful improvements in reliability, utilisation and vehicle availability.
• A collaborative leadership style, with the confidence to challenge, support and develop people across the business.

Experience with road sweepers, tankers, refuse collection vehicles or other specialist equipment would be valuable, but we also recognise the benefits of transferable experience.

About Us

At Dawsongroup, we've been helping businesses work smarter through asset rental solutions for over 50 years, combining industry expertise with a commitment to keeping customers moving. Our Environmental Municipal Civil business supports essential services through specialist vehicles and equipment, backed by people who understand the importance of reliability, safety and service.

• A well-established business with a strong reputation across specialist asset rental markets.
• A culture built around integrity, collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
• A commitment to investing in our people, equipment and long-term customer relationships.

Dawsongroup is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

About Your Future

This is an opportunity to shape how a significant specialist fleet operates, influencing decisions that make a measurable difference to our customers and the wider business. You'll have the scope to develop your team, improve fleet performance and build your career within an organisation that values fresh thinking and practical expertise.

• 24 days standard leave allowance + Birthday + plus Bank Holidays + up to 10 days extra (time served and purchase scheme).
• Funded training, professional development and internal progression opportunities.
• 2x life assurance and long-term incentives.
• Wellbeing and mental health support, alongside a Cycle to Work scheme.
• The opportunity to influence fleet strategy and operational improvements across the business.

People are our greatest asset, and we know great fleet performance starts with great people. If you're ready to bring your expertise, leadership and ideas to a business that values what you contribute, help shape the future of Dawsongroup's specialist fleet.

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