Fleet Director / Head of Fleet – Strategic Leadership Opportunity
Kent, UK
£80,000–£90,000 + package
A high-growth UK services business is looking to appoint a Head of Fleet / Fleet Director to lead and transform its fleet operation at a critical stage of expansion.
This is a newly created, senior leadership role with a clear mandate to move the fleet function from reactive management to a data-driven, performance-led operation.
The organisation is scaling rapidly (500 → 1,000+ employees) and operates a 350+ vehicle fleet, including a mix of operational vans and specialist HGV units supporting a highly productive field-based workforce.
The Opportunity
You will take ownership of the fleet strategy, performance, and lifecycle management, ensuring the fleet supports operational delivery at scale.
Key areas of focus include:
• Driving improvements in fleet utilisation, uptime, and cost efficiency
• Implementing data-led decision making using telematics platforms
• Leading asset lifecycle planning (procurement, leasing, replacement)
• Ensuring fleet availability for high-performing operational teams
• Supporting the transition to 7-day operational capability for specialist HGVs
• Leading and developing a growing fleet team
• Supporting integration of newly acquired businesses into a consistent fleet model
About You
You’ll bring:
• Experience managing large, complex fleets (300–500+ vehicles)
• Strong understanding of fleet performance metrics and optimisation
• Knowledge of HGV operations and regulatory requirements
• A track record of moving fleet operations towards a strategic, data-driven model
• Experience in mobile workforce environments (e.g. utilities, infrastructure, roadside services)
Why This Role?
• Opportunity to shape and lead fleet strategy in a high-growth business
• Significant influence at a senior leadership level
• A role that combines strategy, transformation, and operational impact
• Clear scope to build and evolve the fleet function as the business scales