Fleet Manager

Fleet & Transport Manager

Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 40 hours per week

About the Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Fleet & Transport Manager to join a growing UK utility infrastructure business, responsible for the safe, compliant and efficient management of its fleet, transport, plant and equipment operations.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day and strategic management of fleet, transport, plant and equipment, ensuring the operation remains safe, compliant, efficient and commercially effective.

The role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Fleet Manager or Transport Manager to take ownership of fleet strategy, compliance, maintenance, driver performance and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage Operator Licence compliance and support the business towards Earned Recognition

* Ensure vehicles, plant, tools and equipment meet all statutory and compliance requirements

* Manage fleet and plant availability as well as maintenance, inspections, testing and calibration, as well as the Management of fleet suppliers, contracts and service providers

* Manage road traffic collisions, investigations, repairs and driver debriefs alongside investigating driver incidents, complaints and Notices of Intended Prosecution

* Lead the vehicle replacement programme and ensure regular management of vehicle inspections, fit-out, telematics and branding

* Produce and monitor fleet KPIs and performance reports

* Lead, coach and develop the Transport team

* Manage vehicle and plant hire requirements

* Support budgeting, cost control and supplier performance

* Drive continuous improvement across fleet safety, compliance and operational efficiency

* Monitor changes to transport legislation and industry best practice

Key Requirements

* Experience within Fleet Management or Transport Management with a strong knowledge of Operator Licence compliance

* Transport Manager CPC – Essential

* Experience managing a diverse fleet

* Strong supplier and contract management experience

* Experience with fleet management systems and Microsoft Office

* IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification

Salary & Benefits

* Salary - £50,000 - £60,000 per annum

* Monday–Friday | Days | circa 40 hours per week

* 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

* Christmas shutdown

* Salary sacrifice pension

* Perkbox benefits

* Death in Service insurance

* Health & wellbeing support

* Company sick pay

* Company events

* Excellent training and development opportunities

* Long-term career progression

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Fleet Manager, Transport Manager or Fleet & Transport Manager to join a growing UK business and play a key role in the development of its fleet and transport operation.

You will have genuine ownership across fleet compliance, safety, maintenance, driver performance, supplier management and operational improvement, making this a strong opportunity for someone looking to progress their career within fleet and transport management.

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