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Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.
Job description:
Fleet Performance Manager
We offer a salary from £48,250 -£60,313 per annum, depending on experience
Annual incentive related bonus
Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
Development opportunities in line with the Fleet Performance Manager progression plan
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an extra wellness day!
Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
A great benefits package choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
Retail savings scheme
Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!
Location: Buttershaw, Bradford (hybrid working)
Work Type - This role is permanent. Working full time, 37 hours per week Monday Friday between a working window of 8:00am-6:00pm
We have an exciting opportunity for a Fleet Performance Manager to join the Fleet team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?
What we do:
Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, its so much more than this.
We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshires water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the regions health, wellbeing, and prosperity.
New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry.
Where you fit in?
Coming from a strong experience within fleet management with ideally a passion for data, Yorkshire Water is looking for a Fleet Performance Manager to take our Fleet on a digital revolution and making data available at out fingertips for assurance in what we doing today is right and to make the right decision for tomorrow. 100% compliance, 100% of the time, could you deliver that? If so, please contact us.
You will lead ongoing improvement initiatives across the Yorkshire Water & Kelda Transport Management Fleet. The core role is responsible for delivering a digital data driven approach to 100% compliance, 100% of the time in the following core vehicle areas, Safety, Compliance, Operating Costs & Performance. Supporting a team of 5 Fleet Managers and working with the Fleet Capital Investment Manager you will need to form strong cross-functional relationships with Yorkshire Water/KTML functions and operational stakeholders to deliver Yorkshire Waters strategy via our behaviours.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead continuous improvement focus within Company Cars, Light Commercial Vehicles, Large Goods Vehicles & Plant Equipment Fleet
Directly manager a team of 5 Fleet Managers
Integrating and developing digital platforms
Project manage combining data sources into one platform (integrating and developing digital data platform)
Using multi data sources to analyse performance data to identify and deliver improvement opportunities.
Develop and track KPIs for vehicle data via live links.
Be comfortable and confident presenting data to the business.
Internal audit Policies & Processes for compliance assurance & development needs
Oversee root cause analysis and corrective actions required
Facilitate across functional workshops related to vehicle continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and quality standards during all improvement activities.
Monitor industry trends and competitor offerings to guide strategic development efforts.
Proven project management experience
Strong financial awareness and the need to identify what efficiency can be delivered
Risk based management experience
Identify and implement critical safety standards.
Assess and validate new technologies processes to expand future opportunities within vehicle Safety, Compliance, Operating Costs & Performance
Ability to work with autonomy and unlock barriers
What skills, experience & qualifications you will need:
Management Certificate of Professional Competence
Strong technical and practical engineering/fleet management skills
Proven track record of leading continuous improvement initiatives
Excellent understanding of vehicle compliance and regulations.
Proficiency with all Microsoft/BI office/Data applications and systems
Proven data management focus & delivery
Previous experience in a project engineering role, demonstrating discipline and theory in managing projects & change management
Experience in finance management, particularly with opex programs, and proficiency with financial software and reporting.
Competency in risk assessments and the generation of Standard Operating Procedures
Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication abilities to build and maintain relationships and collaborate with various stakeholders at different levels of seniority.
Effective time management and prioritisation skills to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
A full valid UK driving licence is required (with no more than 6 points).
Ability to work cross-functionally and influence across multiple levels of the organisation.
NEBOSH Certificate in Health and Safety.
If you feel this opportunity is suitable and you match the skills required, then please apply online and complete the application process. Please upload an up-to-date copy of your CV, outlining your relevant experience for the role.
Recruitment Process
Closing date 20th October, 2025
If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.
All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.
We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.
If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.
Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
No agencies please.
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