Strategic Fleet Manager - Procurement & Operations

Great Places Housing Group; Stretford; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DC pension up to 10%

Healthcare subsidy

Hybrid working

26–30 days annual leave

Employee discounts

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Great Places Housing Group is seeking a Fleet Manager in the UK to lead the strategic and operational management of the organisation's fleet. You will drive procurement, vehicle mobilisation, and a long‑term replacement strategy while ensuring safety, compliance and value for money.

You will manage budgets, SLAs and supplier relationships, analyse fleet data for performance improvements, and align activities with social housing goals.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing a commercial or operational vehicle fleet.
• Experience leading fleet procurement, tender exercises and supplier negotiations.
• Strong contract and SLA management experience.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong data interpretation and analytical abilities.
• A CPC and Full UK driving licence are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management and continuous improvement of the organisation's fleet.
• Lead the procurement and mobilisation of new fleet vehicles, developing a long‑term replacement strategy.
• Manage fleet budgets, maintenance programmes, fuel costs and vehicle lifecycle performance.
• Negotiate and manage contracts, suppliers and SLAs to achieve value for money.
• Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Ensure full compliance with transport legislation, health & safety requirements and organisational policies.
• Analyse fleet data and produce reports to improve performance and reduce costs.

Skills

Fleet management

Procurement leadership

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Transport Manager CPC

Tools

Fleet management software

Job description

Great Places Housing Group is seeking a Fleet Manager in the UK to lead the strategic and operational management of the organisation's fleet. You will drive procurement, vehicle mobilisation, and a long‑term replacement strategy while ensuring safety, compliance and value for money.

You will manage budgets, SLAs and supplier relationships, analyse fleet data for performance improvements, and align activities with social housing goals.