Group Fleet Manager in Coalville

Company Overview

Supporting the business and our divisional offices, our Head Office functions cover all departments from the Executive Board through to our support functions such as Group Design and Technical, HR, Health and Safety, IT, Sales and Marketing, Commercial, Procurement, Group Finance, Corporate Affairs, as well as Legal and Company Secretariat. We also have a specialised function – Barratt Partnerships. While the work varies from team to team, our key requirements don’t: you must be well organised, extremely helpful and resourceful, and able to use your initiative. You’ll understand that what you do is important, and impacts on your team, the department, and the wider business.

Role Responsibilities

The Group Fleet Manager is responsible for overseeing the strategic management, operational efficiency, and compliance of the company’s car fleet across Group Support Centre and multiple divisions. This role ensures maintenance, and utilisation of the company car fleet while maintaining safety, sustainability, regulatory and policy compliance. In addition, the role will support the Group Procurement team to achieve cost effective procurement and manage suppliers.

• Develop and implement fleet policies, procedures, and long‑term strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Forecast fleet requirements and manage lifecycle planning for company cars.
• Stay up to date with legislation changes and communicate the impacts to the business.
• Negotiate with suppliers for vehicle acquisition, leasing, and repair contracts.
• Ensure cost optimisation and quality standards in supplier relationships.

Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure adherence to legal, environmental, and safety regulations across the whole of the company car fleet.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to the Car policy.
• Maintain Driving Licence and Grey Fleet compliance.
• Manage insurance, licensing, and documentation for all vehicles.

Operational Management:

• Oversee maintenance schedules, repairs, and inspections to minimise downtime.

Budget & Cost Control:

• Prepare and manage fleet budgets, monitor expenses, and identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Analyse total cost of ownership and recommend improvements.

Sustainability & Innovation:

• Drive initiatives for reducing carbon footprint, including EV adoption and fuel efficiency programs.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry best practices.
• Lead and develop fleet management teams across regions.
• Provide training and guidance on compliance, safety, and operational excellence.

What you’ll need?

• Proven experience in fleet management at a senior or group level.
• Strong knowledge of legislation, vehicle procurement, maintenance, and compliance regulations.
• Vehicle Engineering and repair experience.
• Excellent negotiation, budgeting, and analytical skills.
• Familiar with Microsoft programs, i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word and Copilot.
• Familiarity with fleet software, and sustainability practices.
• Leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.

Benefits

As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer:

• Competitive Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Cover - Single Cover
• Annual Medical Health Assessment
• 26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days)
• Private medical cover
• Pension with the option of up to 10% employer contributions.
• Annual Health Assessment
• Additional benefits including death in service, paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family friendly policies, and a share buying scheme.

About Group Support Centre

Barratt Redrow PLC is the nation’s leading housebuilder, creating great new places to live throughout Britain. Our business is acquiring land, obtaining planning consents and building the highest quality homes in places people aspire to live. This is supported by our expertise in land, design, construction and sales and marketing. Our purpose is to make sustainable living a reality, building strong communities.

Where you’ll be working

Here is where you'll be based, whether that's an office or one of our sites.

Putting diversity and inclusion front and centre

We know that a diverse team is better for our customers, makes us a more attractive employer and results in a stronger, more sustainable business. Which is why we're so committed to developing our inclusive culture.

Thinking ahead to leave a better world behind

We’re building a sustainable tomorrow, one house and one community at a time. Our commitment to our customers is rooted in every decision and day-to-day action we take.