Group Fleet Manager
Salary – £62,314 - £77,892, plus benefits
Hours – 37.5 hours per week
Location – Home-Based with national travel
As a Group Fleet Manager at FCC Environment, you will lead the strategic management and compliance of our fleet of over 1,000 vehicles, including HGVs, commercial vans and company cars. You will ensure the fleet operates safely, efficiently and in full compliance with transport legislation, whilst supporting operational teams and driving continuous improvement across the business. You will play a key role in developing future fleet strategies, including alternative fuel solutions and carbon reduction initiatives.
This vacancy is for a full-time position, working 37.5 hours per week.
Our promise to you
- Competitive salary
- 25 days’ annual leave (full-time working) plus Bank Holidays
- Pension scheme
- Life insurance
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- On-the-job training and progression
- Recognition scheme
- Refer a friend scheme
- Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle to work scheme and Gymflex membership (where applicable)
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform
What will you be doing?
- Leading the strategic management of FCC Environment's fleet operation and ensuring full legal and regulatory compliance.
- Managing fleet compliance systems, Operator Licence requirements and Operator Compliance Risk Scores (OCRS).
- Partnering with Area and Contract Managers to ensure vehicle documentation, inspections and servicing schedules meet statutory requirements.
- Providing guidance and coaching to Transport Managers, Supervisors and drivers on transport compliance and best practice.
- Managing external fleet accreditations such as FORS, Earned Recognition and RHA standards.
- Producing monthly fleet compliance reports and presenting findings, successes and risks to senior management.
- Investigating serious vehicle incidents and supporting corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Working closely with operational and procurement teams to identify innovative fleet solutions, including alternative fuel technologies and carbon reduction initiatives.
- Monitoring fleet performance, maintenance programmes and operating costs to maximise efficiency and minimise downtime.
- Leading and developing a team of Fleet Engineers, Fleet Workshop Manager and Fleet Support colleagues.
What are we looking for?
- Significant experience managing large vehicle fleets, ideally within the waste management or transport sector.
- Strong understanding of Operator Licence compliance, fleet legislation and transport regulations.
- CPC Transport Manager qualification.
- Qualified and competent in commercial vehicle repair and maintenance, with relevant industry-recognised qualifications.
- HGV driving licence.
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop, coach and manage technical teams.
- Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
- Strong analytical and reporting capabilities with experience using fleet and compliance management systems.
- Confident communicator, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels from drivers through to senior leadership.
- Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.
- A flexible approach with a willingness to travel nationally and stay away from home when required.
About Us
We are FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. Our goal is to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.
Operating over 200 facilities across the UK and employing around 4,500 people, we’re on the frontline of tackling climate change. We need ambitious, innovative professionals like you to help us shape a sustainable future.
FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Salary description
£62314.00 - £77892.00 per year