Fleet Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain a fleet of around 50 vehicles, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and reliability
• Schedule and track all MOTs, servicing, and routine maintenance
• Coordinate and carry out regular vehicle (van) inspections to ensure safety, roadworthiness, and compliance
• Arrange and manage vehicle permits, licences, and relevant documentation
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of servicing, inspections, and compliance requirements
• Liaise with external garages, service providers, and regulatory bodies
• Monitor vehicle usage, mileage, and performance data to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Ensure compliance with all legal, health, and safety regulations
• Respond to vehicle-related issues and coordinate timely repairs and breakdown support
• Arrange and manage the annual fleet insurance renewal process, including reviewing cover and controlling costs
• Investigate, document, and report all vehicle accidents, incidents, and damage, ensuring appropriate follow-up actions
• Assist with compiling engineers' weekly timesheets using driving and telematics data
• Manage fuel usage and monitor fuel cards to identify irregularities or cost-saving opportunities
• Oversee vehicle allocation, ensuring appropriate vehicles are assigned based on operational needs
• Support onboarding and offboarding of drivers, including vehicle handovers, condition checks, and documentation
• Ensure all drivers comply with company policies, including licence checks and safe driving standards
• Manage vehicle defects reporting procedures and ensure issues are resolved promptly
• Coordinate replacement vehicles or hires when required to minimise operational disruption
• Assist with implementing and maintaining fleet management systems or tracking software
• Key Skills & Experience
• Previous experience in fleet management or a similar role
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance schedules and compliance requirements (including MOT regulations)
• Strong knowledge of DVSA, DVLA, Operator Licence requirements and Traffic Commissioner regulations
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
• Good communication skills for liaising with suppliers and internal teams
• Competent in record-keeping and fleet management systems
• Full UK driving licence

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Additional Information

First Choice Drainage Solutions is a growing company operating within the drainage, plumbing and groundworks sector. We are seeking an organised and proactive Fleet Manager to oversee the day-to-day management of a fleet of approximately 50 vehicles. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring all vehicles are compliant, safe, and efficiently maintained, while minimising downtime and operational disruption.

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