Senior Fleet Operations Manager

Solutions Driven; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Solutions Driven in the United Kingdom is seeking a Fleet Operations Manager to lead a nationwide 600-vehicle fleet across ~20 depots, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance and cost efficiency.

You will develop procurement strategies, optimise telematics, lead a remote team, and drive continuous improvements to reduce downtime and total cost of ownership.

Qualifications

• Experience managing large fleets or operations in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities, with experience overseeing remote or distributed teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and improve fleet performance metrics, including compliance and cost-efficiency.
• Experience in implementing systems, telematics, and continuous improvement processes across operations.
• Knowledge of transport regulations, maintenance planning, and procurement best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop a national fleet team to deliver safe, compliant, and cost-effective operations.
• Ensure all vehicles meet legal, regulatory, and internal safety standards.
• Develop and improve supplier management, ensuring the best relationship for the greatest value.
• Take ownership of fleet policy, vehicle procurement strategy, service schedules, and telematics utilisation.
• Proactively identify and implement fleet process improvements to drive down operating costs and reduce downtime.
• Champion continuous improvement, innovation, and sustainability across fleet operations.

Skills

Fleet management

Leadership

Telematics

Regulatory compliance

Procurement

Continuous improvement

Tools

Telematics systems

Fleet management software

Procurement software

Job description

Reports to: C-suite leadership

Type: Permanent, full-time

A leading UK-based last-mile logistics services business is seeking a results-driven Fleet Operations Manager to lead its nationwide vehicle fleet operations. This pivotal role oversees the management, optimisation, and strategic development of a 600-vehicle fleet across c. 20 depots, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop a national fleet team to deliver safe, compliant, and cost-effective operations.
• Ensure all vehicles meet legal, regulatory, and internal safety standards.
• Develop and improve supplier management, ensuring the best relationship for the greatest value.
• Take ownership of fleet policy, vehicle procurement strategy, service schedules, and telematics utilisation.
• Proactively identify and implement fleet process improvements to drive down operating costs and reduce downtime.
• Champion continuous improvement, innovation, and sustainability across fleet operations.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven track record managing large fleets or operations in a fast-paced, multi-site, industrial or logistics environment.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities, with experience overseeing remote or distributed teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and improve fleet performance metrics, including compliance and cost-efficiency.
• Experienced in implementing systems, telematics, and continuous improvement processes across operations.
• Knowledge of transport regulations, maintenance planning, and procurement best practices.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.

Why Join?

This is a high-impact leadership role offering the opportunity to shape and modernise a key function within a growing and resilient organisation. With strong backing from senior leadership and a focus on long-term fleet sustainability and compliance, this role is ideal for a proactive and commercially aware operations leader.