Fleet Manager - Leeds

Recruiter PDA Search & Selection Limited

Date Posted Jul 19, 2024

Position: Fleet Manager

Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer

Benefits: Bonus up to 10% of salary based on agreed KPI’s, Pension, 28 days holidays (Inclusive of bank holidays).

Hours: 40 Hours per week | Full Time & Permanent | Monday- Friday office based in Leeds Head Office

Our client is a leading national multi-service provider in the Facilities Management sector and they are seeking an experienced Fleet Manager to manage their vehicle fleet at their head office in Leeds. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, this is a key position within the business. We are seeking experienced candidates that have fleet managed Vans/ Cars on a national basis.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Manage and maintain the companies daily fleet operation which includes over 160 vehicles with a mix of commercial and car fleet across the UK.
• Ensure all vehicles remain compliant throughout the lifecycle and that all servicing and maintenance is always adhered to.
• Working closely with management to drive a positive culture around driver behaviour and make necessary assessments on driver training requirements.
• Manage and grow the relationship between the business and our supply chain.
• Develop and review all associated fleet costs and provide detailed cost analysis to all senior leaders across the business.
• Drive the compliance of the company’s fleet policy and provide necessary enforcement as and where this is required including fine and driving offence administration.
• Parking & Toll reporting and administration.
• You will be the escalation point for all fleet queries from both employees and the supply chain.
• Contact point for insurance claims and improving the claims experience.
• Responsible for fuel card management including distribution and cancellation.
• Manage all P11d requirements for the business.
• Review all processes associated with cash allowance employees and the grey fleet drivers.
• Create and develop working relationships with the management and senior operational teams to ensure our fleet is always fully utilised.
• Managing the TCO for each company vehicle will be critical to managing the fleet budget.
• Manage and maintain Cleaning machinery asset register.

Skill Requirements

• Ability to prioritise workload effectively whilst maintaining a high level of internal and external customer service.
• Focused and versatile.
• Good interpersonal skills/ team player.
• Driven with a high level of commitment.
• Performance management orientated.
• Good communication skills including confidence in presenting to groups.
• Commercial acumen and Negotiation.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills including Access and Excel.
• Good awareness of HMRC and government legislation surrounding fleet.
• Interpretation of Fleet Statistics.
• Proactive management of adverse trends in cost / expenses.
• Identifying cost savings / Continuous Improvement.
• Manage driver training and liaise with external providers as required / internal HSEQ team.
• Insurance Company Liaison.

Required Experience

• Educated to Degree level or Equivalent with demonstrated track record of success in managing a complex commercial fleet.
• Worked within a national business with a commercial background.
• Experience with fleet management tools and risk analysis.
• Demonstrate experience in all technical areas that comes with managing a commercial and car fleet.
• History of working with Cash allowance and Grey fleet.

An immediate start is available for this position. If you feel your skillset aligns with the position, please get in touch and I will give you a call back.

To apply for this role please submit your full CV to Andrew Bridges at PDA Search and Selection.