Strategic Fleet Manager: EV & Efficiency Drive

Airedale Solutions Ltd.; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

23 days + bank holidays, increasing to

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Job summary

The Airedale Group is seeking an experienced Group Fleet Manager to lead the fleet operation of around 500 vehicles, including company cars and commercial vans. You will own fleet strategy, governance, budgeting and safety compliance, and manage a small team of two Fleet Administrators.

The role focuses on transforming the fleet, reviewing leasing, implementing a fleet management system, developing EV strategy, and coordinating with Finance, Procurement and Operations to deliver cost

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing, reviewing and scaling an in-house fleet operation within a commercial environment.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle leasing, negotiating with suppliers and fleet lifecycle management.
• Good understanding of UK fleet legislation, duty of care and HSE requirements.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle maintenance, servicing and operational requirements.
• Experience using fleet data to identify trends, manage costs and support business decisions.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness, including understanding of total cost of ownership.
• Understanding of EVs and transitioning a commercial fleet to electric vehicles.
• Confidence in managing and leading a small team, with the ability to influence best practice.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a comprehensive review of the Group's existing fleet operation model.
• Evaluate the current supplier's commercial terms, service levels, vehicle provision and overall suitability for the Group's requirements.
• Negotiate improved commercial terms, service levels and contractual arrangements.
• Develop and implement a Group-wide fleet strategy aligned to growth, acquisition integration, and exit value creation.
• Establish effective supplier governance and regular performance reviews.
• Lead the implementation of a fit-for-purpose fleet management system across the Group.
• Develop a roadmap to transition the Group's commercial van fleet to electric vehicles.
• Assess the operational and financial suitability of EVs across different areas of the business.
• Work with Finance and operational stakeholders to understand total cost of ownership and whole-life costs.
• Support The Airedale Group's wider ESG programme and reduce fleet-related emissions.
• Play a key role in rebranding Airedale's commercial van fleet.
• Lead, manage and develop a team of two Fleet Administrators.
• Provide leadership, coaching and support for two fleet administrators, ensuring a high-performing and customer-focused team.
• Take ownership of fleet expenditure and work closely with Finance to manage budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure the Group fleet complies with all relevant UK legislation, regulations and company policies.
• Maintain effective controls around vehicle licensing, MOTs, servicing, maintenance and registration.
• Support the Group's duty of care responsibilities in relation to company vehicles and drivers.
• Monitor driver behaviour and take appropriate action where risks or policy breaches are identified.

Job description

The Airedale Group is seeking an experienced Group Fleet Manager to lead the fleet operation of around 500 vehicles, including company cars and commercial vans. You will own fleet strategy, governance, budgeting and safety compliance, and manage a small team of two Fleet Administrators.

The role focuses on transforming the fleet, reviewing leasing, implementing a fleet management system, developing EV strategy, and coordinating with Finance, Procurement and Operations to deliver cost