Fleet Manager in Hebburn

Fleet Manager | Market-Leading Main Dealer | Newcastle | £45k

Role: Fleet Manager
Location: Newcastle (National travel required)
Salary: £45,000+ (Negotiable based on experience)
Sector: Plant / Construction Machinery Dealer

The Role

You will contribute to the development of a national fleet strategy aligned with long-term business objectives. This is a high-impact position covering everything from senior leadership support to boots-on-the-ground haulier management.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Contribution: Develop and deliver a fleet strategy focused on efficiency, ESG goals, and the transition toward a sustainable, lower-emission model (EV/Hybrid).
• Full Lifecycle Management: Oversee procurement, maintenance, commissioning, and disposal, ensuring all assets are safe, compliant, and cost-effective.
• Incident & Risk: Manage accident processes, insurance renewals, and driver‑licence verification systems while protecting residual asset values.
• Stakeholder & Haulier Engagement: Lead relationships with transport partners and hauliers, ensuring they meet strict regulatory (VOSA) and local (FORS) compliance standards.
• Leadership & Budget: Motivate a high‑performing team and manage the annual budget using data‑driven insights to minimise costs and downtime.
• Sustainability: Represent the Fleet function on the Sustainability Committee, driving carbon reduction through eco‑efficient technologies and optimised driver behaviour.

Why Join the Team?

• Healthcare: AXA Private Healthcare & Medicash.
• Financial: 10% employer‑matched pension, 3x Life Assurance, and Income Protection.
• Leave: 24 days + Bank Holidays (rising to 28), with an option to buy more.
• Lifestyle: £400 total towards gym/bike equipment and 75% subsidies for National Trust & Heritage memberships.
• Wellbeing: Enhanced sick pay (12 weeks full pay) and access to (email address removed).

What We\’re Looking For

• Proven fleet management background, ideally in Plant, Construction, or heavy Logistics.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience managing CAPEX/OPEX budgets.
• Working knowledge of FORS (Practitioner status preferred) and VOSA regulations.
• A leader who can educate and influence internal stakeholders on industry best practices.

Ready to lead the fleet for an industry giant? If you are interested please contact Alfie on (phone number removed) quoting job number (phone number removed) / INDAUTO.

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