Strategic Fleet Manager: Growth, Compliance & Leadership

Simpson Recruitment Services; Worcester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

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Job summary

Simpson Recruitment Services is assisting a nationwide environmental services company to recruit a Fleet Manager who will keep every vehicle safe, compliant, cost-effective and ready to roll. You’ll own the full vehicle lifecycle from planning and acquisition through to replacement and disposal, and lead a team handling the day-to-day so you can focus on the big picture.

Develop and deliver the fleet strategy, oversee acquisition, leasing and replacement programmes, negotiate with suppliers, and

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing a commercial vehicle fleet
• Strong experience of vehicle acquisition, leasing, contract management and replacement cycles
• Proven commercial and financial awareness, with experience negotiating with fleet suppliers
• Good understanding of fleet compliance and vehicle risk
• Experience using data, KPIs, telematics and fleet technology to drive decisions
• Experience leading and developing a fleet team
• Confidence communicating with drivers, managers, suppliers and senior leaders

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering our fleet strategy in line with business growth
• Leading vehicle acquisition, leasing and replacement programmes, negotiating with suppliers and assessing whole-life costs
• Owning the fleet budget, tracking cost per vehicle and per mile, and delivering measurable savings
• Keeping us compliant, including maintaining and developing FORS accreditation
• Managing motor insurance, incident trends and vehicle risk
• Overseeing driver risk and behaviour using telematics and vehicle cameras
• Producing clear KPIs and monthly reporting for senior management
• Working closely with Operations, Finance, HR and Health & Safety
• Leading and developing your team, including the Service Manager and Fleet Performance Officer

Job description

Simpson Recruitment Services is assisting a nationwide environmental services company to recruit a Fleet Manager who will keep every vehicle safe, compliant, cost-effective and ready to roll. You’ll own the full vehicle lifecycle from planning and acquisition through to replacement and disposal, and lead a team handling the day-to-day so you can focus on the big picture.

Develop and deliver the fleet strategy, oversee acquisition, leasing and replacement programmes, negotiate with suppliers, and