We are currently recruiting for a Regional Fleet Manager based within one of our NGED depots in the East or West Midlands and will involve travel across the region.
As a member of the Fleet Leadership Team, you will provide visible and effective leadership, fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture. Will set clear strategic direction and SMART objectives, empower teams to deliver results, and act as a role model for organisational values. Through strong collaboration, accountability, and a focus on professional development and innovation, you will be contributing directly to delivering fleet strategy and long-term operational excellence.
Main Responsibilities
* Lead and develop regional VMU teams, driving operational excellence.
* Ensure full compliance with Operator License requirements and vehicle maintenance standards in your region.
* Oversee workshop compliance, safety, and ISO accreditation activities.
* Implement training and development for VMU teams.
* Lead incident investigations and coordinate remedial actions.
* Support efficiency and sustainability initiatives across workshops.
* Drive continuous improvement in fleet availability, cost, and quality metrics.
Ideal Candidate
You will bring proven experience in managing fleet or workshop operations, along with a demonstrable track record of working within the requirements of an Operator’s License. Your background will include an in‑depth understanding of transport legislation, compliance standards, and industry best practice.
Success in this role requires a confident, proactive leader with exceptional people management, communication, and organisational skills. You’ll be someone who can motivate teams, drive high performance, and maintain rigorous compliance across all operational areas
You will hold the following qualifications:
* Transport Managers Certificate of Professional Competence.
* NVQ / City & Guilds in Motor Vehicle Engineering.
* IOSH certification.
* Experience with fleet compliance software or systems.
* DGSA certification or equivalent.
* NEBOSH certification.
About Us
We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses.
National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues – who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future and we are doing this in a fast-moving industry with an increasing focus on tackling climate change, exploring new energy sources that are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand.
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