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National Fleet Manager
Application Deadline: 25 September 2025
Department: Transport Operations
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Widnes
Description
Location: Head office based, Widnes, with regular national travel.
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week.
Are you ready to lead the future of fleet operations?
We're looking for a strategic and forward-thinking Fleet National Manager to take the reins of our national biomass and RO-RO fleet. In this pivotal role, you'll drive performance and innovation across a 24/7 logistics network, ensuring our fleet delivers exceptional service, remains fully compliant, and operates at optimal total cost of ownership.
You'll work closely with our Transport and Planning General Managers to shape and execute a robust asset strategy, streamline procurement processes, standardise operations, and harness data-driven insights to continuously improve performance.
What you'll bring:
* Proven leadership in fleet management, ideally within heavy transport or logistics.
* A passion for structure, systems, and sustainable innovation.
* Strong analytical skills and a strategic mindset.
* A collaborative approach to working across teams and departments.
Why join us? This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. If you thrive on challenge, love driving change, and want to be part of a team that's shaping the future of transport operations, we'd love to hear from you.
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Key Responsibilities
* Develop and deliver a national fleet strategy focused on service, asset utilisation, and cost efficiency.
* Drive innovation, sustainability, and lifecycle planning to future-proof operations.
* Collaborate with Transport and Planning GMs to align fleet capacity with business needs.
* Lead and develop a team including supervisors, administrators, and HGV technicians.
* Promote a high-performance, safety-first culture with clear accountability and growth pathways.
* Manage daily operations across workshops, mobile techs, and maintenance partners.
* Ensure fleet availability, minimise VOR times, and maintain robust maintenance schedules.
* Oversee O-Licence compliance, including PMI, defect resolution, and DVSA engagement.
* Support vehicle specification, sourcing, and procurement activities.
* Monitor contracts, warranties, SLAs, and supplier performance.
* Manage asset lifecycle from acquisition to disposal.
* Standardise processes across fleet functions and ensure accurate data flows.
* Maintain compliance with DVSA and internal audit standards through rigorous record-keeping.
* Leverage fleet data to drive decisions and continuous improvement.
* Implement dashboards and KPIs to monitor fuel, cost, maintenance, and utilisation.
* Report performance, risk, and strategy updates to the Head of Logistics.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential:
* Fleet Leadership & Sector Expertise
Senior leadership experience in logistics or heavy haulage, ideally within bulk, RO-RO, or waste-to-energy sectors.
Engineering background with hands-on experience in similar environments.
* Fleet Management & Compliance
In-depth knowledge of HGV fleet operations, DVSA/O-Licence governance, and maintenance systems.
Proven ability to manage multi-site transport structures and ensure compliance across locations.
* Procurement & Supplier Relations
Strong track record in negotiating fleet and workshop service contracts and managing supplier performance.
* Team & Partner Management
Skilled in leading technical teams, administrators, and remote service partners with a process-driven approach.
* Systems & Reporting Proficiency
Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with TMS/FMS platforms (e.g., Mandata, Freeway, Convey).
* Certifications
Holder of National/International CPC.
Desirable:
* NEBOSH or IOSH qualification
* Experience with ESG or low-carbon fleet strategy (e.g. HVO, CNG, EV transition)
Benefits
* 33 days paid holiday
* Health Cash Plan for medical expenses
* Free uniform & PPE
* Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
* High Street discounts & Referral Scheme
* Employee Representatives & Employee forum
* Career progression & personal development opportunities
* Free eye tests
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