Business Unit Fleet & Plant Manager

About the role

The Business Unit Fleet & Plant Manager is responsible for managing all fleet and plant assets across the Worcestershire Business Unit. This includes ensuring compliance with legal, operational, and company requirements, leading improvements in driver safety, and overseeing the Warndon Workshop.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of the Worcestershire fleet and plant operation, ensuring full compliance with DVSA regulations, Operator Licence requirements, and company policies.
• Drive improvements in driver safety, behavior, and fleet performance using telematics data, reporting, and targeted initiatives.
• Manage fleet and plant budgets, asset utilisation, procurement, disposals, and capital investment planning.
• Oversee the Warndon Workshop, ensuring safe, efficient, and profitable delivery of maintenance and repair services to internal and external customers.
• Lead and develop workshop and administrative teams, promoting high standards of productivity, service, quality, and compliance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and key stakeholders.
• Contribute as a member of the Business Unit Senior Management Team, supporting operational excellence and continuous improvement across the business.

Requirements

• CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) – Transport Manager.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Extensive experience managing commercial vehicle fleets.
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation, Operator Licence requirements, DVSA compliance, and health & safety regulations.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasting, and cost control.
• People leadership experience, including managing operational and technical teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Person Specification

• Essential: CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) – Transport Manager. Full UK Driving Licence. Extensive experience managing commercial vehicle fleets. Strong knowledge of transport legislation, Operator Licence requirements, DVSA compliance, and health & safety regulations. Experience managing budgets, forecasting, and cost control. People leadership experience, including managing operational and technical teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Desirable: Health & Safety qualification. Qualification in Business, Logistics, Transport Management, or a related discipline. Experience managing workshops or vehicle maintenance operations. Knowledge of fleet telematics systems and performance reporting.

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours

Full Time - 40 - Monday to Friday