VacancyTitle: Senior Fleet Manager

Dawsongroup PLC; Brighouse; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave entitlement

Training & progression

Life assurance

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Dawsongroup is seeking a Senior Fleet Manager in Brighouse, West Yorkshire, to lead the performance, safety and commercial management of approx. 1,800 HGVs across municipal and environmental fleets. You’ll own fleet availability, drive replacement programmes, and ensure compliance with DVSA, FORS and operator licences.

You’ll lead the Fleet Team and drivers, turning data into improvements in reliability, utilisation and availability, while balancing whole-life costs with operational needs.

Qualifications

• Experience leading substantial commercial vehicle fleets.
• Strong knowledge of roadworthiness, maintenance planning, defect management and transport legislation.
• Confidence managing budgets, whole-life vehicle costs, supplier performance and commercial decisions.
• Ability to turn fleet data into meaningful improvements in reliability, utilisation and vehicle availability.
• Collaborative leadership style with the confidence to challenge, support and develop people across the business.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of fleet availability, reliability, and operational readiness across multiple locations.
• Lead vehicle replacement programmes, procurement, specifications and disposals.
• Champion roadworthiness, DVSA, FORS and operator licence compliance.
• Manage fleet expenditure, supplier relationships and performance.
• Lead and develop our Fleet Team, Operator Trainers and Delivery Drivers.

Skills

Fleet leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Compliance knowledge

Job description

Are you an experienced Fleet Manager, Senior Transport Manager or Head of Fleet looking for your next challenge? We're looking for a Senior Fleet Manager to join Dawsongroup in Brighouse, West Yorkshire, taking the lead on the performance, safety and commercial management of approximately 1,800 specialist HGVs across our municipal and environmental fleet.

• Take ownership of fleet availability, reliability,and operational readiness across multiple locations.
• Lead vehicle replacement programmes, procurement, specifications and disposals, balancing operational needs with whole-life costs.
• Champion roadworthiness, DVSA, FORS and operator licence compliance, ensuring safety remains at the heart of every decision.
• Manage fleet expenditure, supplier relationships and performance, identifying opportunities to improve value and reduce unnecessary costs.
• Lead and develop our Fleet Team, Operator Trainers and Delivery Drivers, using fleet data, telematics and KPIs to drive continuous improvement.

About You

You’ll bring proven senior fleet leadership experience, sound commercial judgement and a strong understanding of HGV compliance and operator licensing. You're equally comfortable working with operational teams, challenging suppliers and influencing senior stakeholders, with a practical approach to getting things done.

• Experience leading substantial commercial vehicle fleets, ideally involving specialist HGVs or municipal vehicles.
• Strong knowledge of roadworthiness, maintenance planning, defect management and transport legislation.
• Confidence managing budgets, whole-life vehicle costs, supplier performance and commercial decisions.
• Ability to turn fleet data into meaningful improvements in reliability, utilisation and vehicle availability.
• A collaborative leadership style, with the confidence to challenge, support and develop people across the business.

Experience with road sweepers, tankers, refuse collection vehicles or other specialist equipment would be valuable, but we also recognise the benefits of transferable experience. If you meet our core requirements but not every desirable criterion, we'd still encourage you to apply.

About Us

At Dawsongroup, we've been helping businesses work smarter through asset rental solutions for over 50 years, combining industry expertise with a commitment to keeping customers moving. Our Environmental Municipal Civil business supports essential services through specialist vehicles and equipment, backed by people who understand the importance of reliability, safety and service.

• A well-established business with a strong reputation across specialist asset rental markets.
• A culture built around integrity, collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
• A commitment to investing in our people, equipment and long-term customer relationships.

Dawsongroup is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

About Your Future

This is an opportunity to shape how a significant specialist fleet operates, influencing decisions that make a measurable difference to our customers and the wider business. You'll have the scope to develop your team, improve fleet performance and build your career within an organisation that values fresh thinking and practical expertise.

• 24 days standard leave allowance + Birthday + plus Bank Holidays + up to 10 days extra (time served and purchase scheme).
• Funded training, professional development and internal progression opportunities.
• 2x life assurance and long-term incentives.
• Wellbeing and mental health support, alongside a Cycle to Work scheme.
• The opportunity to influence fleet strategy and operational improvements across the business.

People are our greatest asset

and we know great fleet performance starts with great people. If you're ready to bring your expertise, leadership and ideas to a business that values what you contribute, apply today and help shape the future of Dawsongroup's specialist fleet.

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The company

Dawsongroup is a leading provider of asset rental, leasing, and management solutions across the UK, Europe, and beyond, offering a diverse portfolio from temperature control and transport to materials handling, specialist vehicles, and modular buildings. At the heart of its approach is the Smarter Asset Strategy, enabling businesses to access and optimise assets without the financial risks of ownership, supporting scalability, efficiency, and financial control.

With deep industry expertise, operational excellence, and a focus on innovation, Dawsongroup helps customers boost productivity, resilience, and sustainability to stay competitive in a changing marketplace.

"What I enjoy most about my role is the variety that each day brings and the chance to work collaboratively with such a supportive and knowledgeable team. We work well together, always willing to help one another, and it's rewarding to be part of a team that is focused on delivering great results while maintaining a positive and enjoyable working environment."

"Since joining Dawsongroup in 2008, I've progressed from Trainee Fleet Quality Controller to Area Sales Manager. The business has continually invested in my development, opening doors to new opportunities and challenges. It's a company where hard work is recognised and career progression is genuinely achievable."

• Head of Commercial Operations – EMC

"One of the things I value most about working at Dawsongroup is the opportunity to learn, grow and make a real difference. I've been trusted with new challenges, improvement projects and initiatives that benefit colleagues and customers. It's a rewarding environment that encourages innovation, ownership and long-term career development."