Strategic Fleet & Compliance Manager

Creagh Concrete; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Creagh Concrete is seeking an experienced Fleet Manager in the United Kingdom to oversee a large mixed fleet including lorries, vans, forklifts, trailers and associated plant equipment. You will ensure safe, compliant and cost-efficient operation to support site operations.

Reporting to senior management, you will implement maintenance schedules, monitor fuel usage and fleet costs, and manage relationships with suppliers and service providers while providing regular performance reports.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a fleet manager or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of HGV fleet management, transport legislation, and operator licence compliance.
• Experience managing forklifts and materials handling equipment.
• Excellent understanding of vehicle maintenance and workshop management practices.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Commercial awareness with experience in controlling costs.
• Proficiency in fleet management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience of telematics, fleet tracking systems, and driver performance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of a large mixed fleet of lorries, vans, forklifts, and associated equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all transport legislation, operator licence requirements, health and safety standards, and vehicle regulations.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules and inspection programmes.
• Monitor vehicle utilisation, fuel consumption, maintenance costs, and overall fleet performance.
• Manage relationships with vehicle suppliers, maintenance providers, leasing companies, and fuel suppliers.
• Maintain accurate records and provide regular management reporting on fleet costs, compliance, replenishment plans and operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to improve fleet productivity and reduce operating cost.

Skills

Fleet management

HGV knowledge

Operator licence compliance

Leadership

Cost control

Telematics & fleet tracking

Driver performance monitoring

MS Office

Record keeping & reporting

Tools

Fleet management software

Telematics systems

MS Excel

Job description

Creagh Concrete is seeking an experienced Fleet Manager in the United Kingdom to oversee a large mixed fleet including lorries, vans, forklifts, trailers and associated plant equipment. You will ensure safe, compliant and cost-efficient operation to support site operations.

Reporting to senior management, you will implement maintenance schedules, monitor fuel usage and fleet costs, and manage relationships with suppliers and service providers while providing regular performance reports.