Overview
In this role you will oversee the day-to-day management of the company vehicle fleet to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-efficient operations. You will support operational teams by handling procurement, maintenance, compliance, and supplier relations, while driving efficiency and sustainability improvements. The position offers visibility across fleet performance with opportunities to shape policy and governance. This role suits a hands-on, data-driven professional who thrives in a cross-functional environment and values safe, responsible transport.
Pay / Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Annual bonus
- Pension scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Onsite parking
Responsibilities
- Fleet Administration: maintain accurate records, manage orders, deliveries, disposals, transfers and short-term hires; coordinate allocations; maintain driver and vehicle documentation; support fleet policies.
- Vehicle Compliance & Governance: ensure statutory and company compliance (MOTs, road tax, servicing, inspections); monitor deadlines; support FORS and audits.
- Supplier & Contract Management: liaison with leasing, hire, maintenance, fuel card, telematics, and insurance partners; monitor performance; resolve issues; negotiate discounts per global agreements.
- Incident & Insurance Management: handle incident reporting/investigation; liaise with insurers and repairers; track trends and implement reduction initiatives; analyze claims and costs.
- Fleet Reporting & Data Analysis: produce regular fleet performance reports/dashboards; monitor utilization, costs, spend, fuel, driver behavior; identify efficiency/cost-reduction opportunities; assist budgeting and planning.
- Sustainability & Fleet Strategy: support transition to lower-emission/electric vehicles; monitor sustainability metrics; contribute to EV projects and charging infrastructure; align with global fleet goals; interface with health and safety for CO2 data.
- Driver Engagement & Support: guide drivers on policies; present at inductions; drive safety and cost-reduction initiatives; work with operations to resolve issues.
Key requirements
- Experience in fleet management, fleet administration, transport, procurement or vehicle operations.
- Strong analytical and reporting skills; highly organized.
- Experience managing suppliers and external service providers.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, reporting systems and administrative skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Analytical thinking
- Stakeholder management
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Fleet management systems
- Telematics platforms
Fleet Controller in Ashby de la Zouch employer: Konecranes
Konecranes is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where Port Service Engineers can thrive through hands-on experience with cutting-edge equipment. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, the company provides extensive training opportunities and encourages a culture of collaboration and innovation. Located in the north of the UK, employees enjoy the benefits of varied fieldwork, potential overseas assignments, and a supportive team that values safety and excellence.
