Fleet Manager in Manchester

Overview

Job Title: Fleet Manager

Salary: £35k – £40k

Location: Manchester

We are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a valued client for an experienced and driven Fleet Manager to join their operations team. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a pivotal role where you’ll oversee the management, efficiency, and compliance of a busy commercial vehicle fleet.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day fleet operations including maintenance, servicing, and inspections.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant transport, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Develop and maintain a preventative maintenance program to minimise downtime.
• Monitor fuel usage, mileage, and route efficiency to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage the fleet budget and support procurement of new or replacement vehicles.
• Produce performance reports and analyse fleet metrics such as fuel efficiency, downtime, and incident rates.
• Build strong relationships with vehicle suppliers, service providers, and fuel vendors.
• Ensure all drivers and operations follow strict safety procedures and reporting protocols.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in fleet management or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of fleet operations, maintenance planning, and transport compliance.
• Excellent organisational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable using fleet management software and Microsoft Office.
• Valid UK driver’s licence and clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for inspections or off-site oversight.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 30 days holiday
• Health Cash Plan
• Death-in-Service Benefit
• Opportunity to work with a reputable and growing organisation