Fleet Manager

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Fleet Manager</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: South Kirkby, West Yorkshire</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Salary: up to £45,000k per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working hours: 07:00–16:00, 08:00–17:00 or 09:00–18:00</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Reporting to: Logistics Director</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Freight Force Recruitment Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Overview</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Freight Force Recruitment are proud to be working in partnership with a leading temperature-controlled storage and logistics business, operating across five UK sites in South Kirkby, Preston, Newcastle, March and Thetford. Our client works with some of the UK's most recognised frozen food brands and manufacturers, delivering reliable, high-quality logistics solutions within a fast-paced and demanding industry.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">As the business continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced, proactive and commercially minded Fleet Manager to join our team at South Kirkby.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Managing a fleet of approximately 40 trucks and 65 trailers across the group,</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">you will play a pivotal role in maintaining fleet compliance, coordinating vehicle maintenance and improving driver performance. Reporting directly to the Logistics Director, you will help ensure our fleet operates safely, efficiently and in line with all relevant legislation.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives under pressure, takes ownership of their responsibilities and wants to make a tangible impact within a growing transport operation.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The Role</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">As Fleet Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management, compliance and maintenance coordination of the group's fleet. You will work closely with drivers, transport colleagues, management, maintenance providers and external suppliers to ensure vehicles remain roadworthy, compliant and operationally efficient.</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Key Responsibilities</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Fleet Management & Maintenance</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Oversee the day-to-day management of a fleet of approximately 40 trucks and 65 trailers across the group.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Coordinate planned preventative maintenance, servicing, inspections, MOTs and vehicle repairs.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Monitor vehicle defects and ensure issues are addressed promptly to minimise downtime and maintain operational efficiency.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Liaise with workshops, maintenance providers and third-party suppliers to coordinate repairs and maintenance activities.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Maintain accurate fleet records, maintenance schedules and vehicle documentation.</span></li>

</ul>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Compliance, Health & Safety</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Ensure all fleet vehicles remain roadworthy and compliant with relevant transport legislation and regulatory requirements.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Monitor vehicle and driver compliance, ensuring documentation, inspections and required checks are completed within the appropriate timescales.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Support compliance with drivers' hours, tachograph requirements and associated regulations.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Identify potential compliance risks and take prompt, appropriate action to resolve issues.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Promote a strong health and safety culture across the fleet, ensuring standards are consistently maintained.</span></li>

</ul>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Driver Management & Performance</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Communicate confidently with drivers, addressing concerns, challenging non-compliance and ensuring company procedures are followed.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Help develop and maintain a positive, accountable and professional driver culture.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Monitor driver performance and work towards improving driver scorecards, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Support the development of performance measures and reporting to improve driving standards, safety and operational efficiency.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Build effective working relationships with drivers while maintaining clear expectations and standards.</span></li>

</ul>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Reporting, Costs & Continuous Improvement</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Monitor fleet-related costs, including fuel consumption, maintenance expenditure and vehicle operating costs.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Track key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying opportunities to improve fleet efficiency and reduce unnecessary expenditure.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Maintain accurate records and produce relevant reports to support operational and commercial decision-making.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Identify opportunities to improve fleet management systems, processes and working practices.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Contribute to the ongoing development of the fleet function as the business continues to grow.</span></li>

</ul>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Future Development</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Take an active role in improving fleet performance, compliance processes and driver scorecard reporting.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Develop your knowledge and responsibilities in fleet procurement and purchasing, with a view to progressing into fleet purchasing as your experience grows.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Work closely with the Logistics Director to identify and implement improvements across the fleet operation.</span></li>

</ul>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Occasional travel to other operating centres and attendance at relevant industry events or seminars will occasionally be required.</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">About You</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We are looking for someone who is organised, accountable and solutions-focused, with experience working in a demanding transport or logistics environment.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">You will be comfortable making decisions, managing competing priorities and having challenging conversations when standards are not being met. You will take ownership of issues, act with urgency and follow problems through to resolution.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">You will ideally have:</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Previous experience in fleet management, fleet maintenance or a fleet compliance role within the transport or logistics industry.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>A strong understanding of vehicle roadworthiness, preventative maintenance and fleet compliance.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Experience managing or monitoring driver compliance, health and safety requirements and relevant transport legislation.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>The confidence to challenge drivers constructively and ensure procedures and standards are followed.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>The ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritise competing demands and meet tight deadlines.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>A proactive, dynamic approach, with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with drivers, management and external suppliers.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>A commercial mindset, with an understanding of the importance of controlling costs and improving operational efficiency.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Good IT skills and experience maintaining accurate records and working with fleet management or compliance systems.</span></li>

</ul>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Desirable, but not essential:</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>A Driver CPC qualification or relevant transport qualification.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Experience using Mandata, Tachomaster or similar transport, fleet tracking or tachograph management systems.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Experience developing driver scorecards, monitoring KPIs or implementing fleet performance improvements.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>An interest in developing into fleet purchasing and procurement.</span></li>

</ul>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">What We Offer</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Our client believes in investing in their people and providing opportunities to develop alongside the business.</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Competitive salary up to £45,000k per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Permanent, full-time employment.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>A choice of working patterns: 07:00–16:00, 08:00–17:00 or 09:00–18:00.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Contributory company pension scheme.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Healthcare scheme and health and wellbeing support.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Life insurance.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>28 days' annual leave, including statutory holidays, pro rata where applicable.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Enhanced holiday entitlement after two years of service.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Additional training and opportunities for career development.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>A clear opportunity to develop towards fleet purchasing and wider fleet management responsibilities.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Free on-site parking.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>On-site canteen.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>A friendly, supportive and people-focused working environment.</span></li>

</ul>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Why Join?</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is more than a fleet administration position. It is an opportunity to take ownership of a substantial fleet, influence driver standards, improve compliance and help shape the future of fleet operations within an established and growing logistics business.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">If you are an experienced fleet professional who enjoys solving problems, making things happen and driving improvements, we would love to hear from you.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ready to take the next step in your fleet career?</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Apply now by submitting an up-to-date copy of your CV and why you think you'd be a good fit for this role</p>