Fleet Manager
| Posting date: | 09 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £45,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 April 2026 |
| Location: | Hayes, London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | First Choice Building Supplies Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Role:
- Working closely with a Controller or Manager to develop strategies for improved cost efficiency.
- Ensuring that a fleet of vehicles is operating in accordance with legislation and regulations.
- Communicating with Insurance Brokers and organising the appropriate insurance for Drivers and vehicles.
- Assisting with drafting and implementation of effective policies and processes regarding fleet operations.
- Managing strict vehicle maintenance and servicing schedules to minimise downtime.
- Monitoring Driver behaviour and taking disciplinary action where necessary.
- Maintaining accurate and detailed records of vehicle inspections and services.
- Monitoring fleet costs and ensuring that they remain within budget.
Details of skill, experience and qualifications require for the role:
* Good leadership skills to motivate, guide and inspire a team of Drivers.
* Solid writing skills to produce clear and effective documentation and reports.
* Proficiency in relevant software programs, including databases and spreadsheets.
*Good analytical skills to effectively analyse fleet data and draw accurate conclusions.
* Excellent organisational skills to cope with a fast-changing environment and multiple concurrent tasks.
* Solid negotiation skills to successfully handle purchases and contracts.
* Knowledge of relevant environmental and safety laws and regulations.
* Basic financial literacy to understand financial sheets and manage a fleet budget.
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- Working closely with a Controller or Manager to develop strategies for improved cost efficiency.
- Ensuring that a fleet of vehicles is operating in accordance with legislation and regulations.
- Communicating with Insurance Brokers and organising the appropriate insurance for Drivers and vehicles.
- Assisting with drafting and implementation of effective policies and processes regarding fleet operations.
- Managing strict vehicle maintenance and servicing schedules to minimise downtime.
- Monitoring Driver behaviour and taking disciplinary action where necessary.
- Maintaining accurate and detailed records of vehicle inspections and services.
- Monitoring fleet costs and ensuring that they remain within budget.
Details of skill, experience and qualifications require for the role:
* Good leadership skills to motivate, guide and inspire a team of Drivers.
* Solid writing skills to produce clear and effective documentation and reports.
* Proficiency in relevant software programs, including databases and spreadsheets.
*Good analytical skills to effectively analyse fleet data and draw accurate conclusions.
* Excellent organisational skills to cope with a fast-changing environment and multiple concurrent tasks.
* Solid negotiation skills to successfully handle purchases and contracts.
* Knowledge of relevant environmental and safety laws and regulations.
* Basic financial literacy to understand financial sheets and manage a fleet budget.
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