Head of Fleet in London

About HIVED

At HIVED, we’re steamrolling forward as one of Europe’s fastest growing startups and our momentum shows no signs of slowing. Based in London, we are a climate and logistics start‑up building the first sustainable parcel delivery network at scale, powered by a 100% electric fleet. In an ever‑growing industry where unreliable service has long been the norm, HIVED was built from the ground‑up to meet the demands of modern consumers and disrupt parcel delivery. A tech company at heart, our talent and technology is laser‑focused on delivering the best possible delivery experience for end‑customers and meeting the needs of our retail partners. From our drivers to our data engineers, we are constantly working to improve this customer experience that makes us deliver better. Already trusted by leading international brands such as John Lewis, Nespresso, Uniqlo, H&M and more, we are solidifying our position as the leaders in Europe to tackle this growing market.

Our Values

• We Are Kind – Kind to the planet, our team and our partners. We listen with purpose, leave our egos at the door and aren't afraid to make difficult decisions.
• We Are Tenacious – We fight every day to keep the customer promise, for every parcel entrusted to us.
• We Are Curious – We never settle, constantly challenge convention, and are never afraid to ask why.
• We Are Resourceful – Our planet's resources are scarce and our future depends on our ability to use them wisely.

Role Overview

As the Head of Fleet, you will be the architect and guardian of our fleet. You will be responsible for leading and scaling our fleet operations across multiple decentralised locations, ensuring that our 100% electric fleet is the most efficient, safe, and compliant in the industry. This is a high‑leverage leadership role where you will own the end-to-end lifecycle of our assets—from multi‑million‑pound procurement strategies to the daily grit of workshop operations. You will sit at the intersection of Operations, Finance, and Tech, ensuring our fleet is not just operational, but optimised for Total Cost of Ownership and ready for rapid expansion.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead Fleet Strategy & Procurement: Define and execute the long‑term roadmap for our fleet.
• Own Repair & Maintenance: Oversee our internal workshop operations and manage external garage partnerships.
• Command a Decentralised Team: Provide strong, inspirational leadership to fleet teams across multiple London depots.
• Manage the Admin Function: Take full ownership of the fleet admin function, including insurance claim processing and the end-to-end management of PCNs.
• Drive Fleet Compliance & Safety: Ensure HIVED remains the gold standard for safety.
• Optimise Total Cost of Ownership: Use data‑led insights to analyse fleet performance.

What we’re looking for

• 8+ years of Fleet Leadership: You have significant experience heading up large‑scale fleet operations.
• Champions our values: You embody our company values and set behavioural standards throughout the team.
• Decentralised Management Expert: You have a proven track record of managing teams and assets across multiple physical locations.
• Strategic & Analytical Mindset: You don’t just manage; you optimise.
• Strong Communicator & Stakeholder Manager: You can engage with everyone from on the ground workshop mechanics to executive leadership.
• Unwavering Sense of Ownership: You thrive on open‑ended problems and take pride in building a safe, robust, and scalable fleet.
• EV Experience Preferred: Experience managing electric vehicle (EV) fleets is highly advantageous.

How we reward our team

• Dynamic hybrid working environment with a diverse and driven team.
• Huge opportunity for learning in a high growth environment, with progression opportunities based on success in the role.
• 25 days of holiday allowance plus public holidays.
• 1 Birthday Day Off + 2 Tenure‑Based Additional Days Off.
• Subsidised Private Medical Insurance including dental, vision & mental health therapy.
• Bi‑annual performance reviews and tailored development plans.
• Competitive salary + EMI options scheme.
• Annual compensation review.
• Team lunch provided once a week.
• Quarterly team socials and annual sports day (HIVED Olympics).
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption policy as day 1 right.
• Community volunteer days.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Dog friendly office and depots.
• MacBook Air or Windows Laptop (depending on your preference).