Fleet Manager in Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Elevation Procurement & Supply Chain are delighted to be partnered with a leading in-house regulated distribution organisation, with the search and selection of a new Fleet Manager for their UK operation.

Fleet Manager | £60,000–£65,000 + bonus + hybrid working

Take the lead in fleet excellence, compliance and continuous improvement

A leading b2b & b2c in-house distribution business are looking to appoint an experienced Fleet Manager to take a strategic lead in fleet maintenance, compliance and continuous improvement across its national operation.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive fleet or transport professional to take ownership of a complex, multi-site fleet environment, strengthen operational standards and drive the ongoing development of the fleet function.

With responsibility spanning 14 depots and an ADR-regulated fleet, you will play a key role in ensuring vehicles are maintained safely, compliance standards are consistently met and opportunities for improvement are identified and delivered. Working closely with operational teams and senior stakeholders, you will have the autonomy to challenge existing processes, influence change and help shape the future direction of fleet operations.

If you combine strong technical knowledge with a strategic mindset and the confidence to make a difference, this could be the opportunity for you.

The Role

The Fleet Manager will oversee fleet maintenance, regulatory compliance and performance across national network of 14 depots. The operation includes ADR vehicles, covering both tanker-to-tanker and standard-fill activities.

You will balance day-to-day fleet requirements with longer-term strategic improvements, ensuring the fleet function continues to support safe, efficient and compliant operations across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Fleet maintenance and standards: Oversee fleet maintenance arrangements, ensuring vehicles are maintained safely, effectively and in line with operational requirements.
• Regulatory compliance: Maintain oversight of a complex Operator Licence environment, ensuring regulatory requirements are met and high standards are maintained across the operation.
• ADR compliance: Support the effective management of an ADR-regulated fleet, ensuring relevant standards and requirements are understood and addressed.
• Strategic improvement: Identify opportunities to improve fleet processes, strengthen ways of working and develop the fleet function in line with wider business objectives.
• Inspection and maintenance planning: Review the annual inspection programme for barrels and associated maintenance requirements, exploring opportunities to move routine maintenance activity into the summer months where appropriate.
• Reporting and performance management: Use fleet reporting and compliance information to monitor performance, identify trends and areas for improvement, and support informed decision-making.

About You

We are looking for someone who brings a strong technical understanding of fleet maintenance and compliance, alongside the leadership skills and commercial awareness to drive meaningful improvements.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience managing fleet maintenance and compliance within a complex transport, logistics or commercial vehicle environment.
• A strong understanding of Operator Licence requirements and relevant transport regulations.
• Experience working with multi-site operations, with the ability to maintain consistent standards across multiple depots and teams.
• The confidence to review existing processes, identify opportunities for improvement and lead positive change.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to influence colleagues at different levels of the business.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills, including the ability to use reporting and performance information to support decision-making.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with the ability to balance immediate operational needs against longer-term strategic objectives.

Experience with ADR-regulated vehicles would be a significant advantage, particularly within a tanker or bulk distribution environment.

Experience in a field-based engineering or commercial vehicle setting, including exposure to vehicles such as Transit vans, may also be relevant.

Above all, you will be someone who takes ownership, builds strong relationships and is motivated to improve fleet standards, compliance and performance.

The Team

You will work closely with the wider operational and transport teams, collaborating with three Operations Managers and colleagues responsible for transport planning and operational performance.

You will have two direct reports:

The role is focused primarily on fleet maintenance, compliance and strategic development, rather than the direct management of drivers. You will therefore have the opportunity to concentrate on developing fleet standards, strengthening processes and supporting the wider operation.

Why Join

This is an opportunity to take on a strategically important fleet role within a national, multi-depot operation.

You will have the scope to influence how fleet maintenance and compliance are managed, improve inspection and maintenance planning, strengthen reporting and performance, and introduce changes that deliver lasting operational benefits.

For an experienced fleet professional ready to take greater ownership and help shape a developing function, offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact.

Interested?

If you have the fleet maintenance and compliance expertise, leadership capability and improvement mindset to make a difference, we would welcome a conversation.

Apply today to find out more about the Fleet Manager opportunity.