Group Fleet Manager in Warrington, Cheshire

Group Fleet Manager

Location: Warrington (with UK travel across three depots)

Salary: Up to £50,000 basic

Bonus: 10% performance-related bonus

Benefits: Company car or car allowance, pension and benefits package

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Group Fleet Manager to take ownership of fleet maintenance and compliance across three UK depots, based in Warrington.

This is a key role within the business, responsible for ensuring our commercial vehicle fleet remains safe, compliant, reliable and operationally available. You will oversee preventative maintenance, servicing, repairs and external maintenance providers, with a clear focus on reducing vehicle downtime, controlling costs and improving overall fleet performance.

Working closely with depot management and transport operations teams, you will have the autonomy to review existing processes, drive improvements and ensure consistent fleet maintenance standards across all three locations.

UK travel between depots will be an essential part of the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for fleet maintenance, servicing and repairs across three depots.

• Manage and continuously improve preventative maintenance inspection (PMI) schedules for vehicles and trailers.

• Coordinate servicing, inspections and repairs through external garages, dealerships and mobile technicians.

• Reduce vehicle off-road (VOR) time and maximise fleet availability.

• Manage relationships with external maintenance providers, negotiating competitive rates and service levels.

• Control maintenance budgets, monitor expenditure and identify cost-saving opportunities.

• Ensure full compliance with Operator Licence undertakings and DVSA requirements.

• Oversee driver defect reporting and ensure faults are rectified promptly.

• Ensure vehicles are prepared for annual testing and achieve strong first-time pass rates.

• Monitor fleet performance through KPIs, including downtime, maintenance costs and PMI compliance.

• Manage warranty claims, manufacturer recalls and tyre management.

• Identify recurring mechanical issues and implement preventative solutions.

• Work closely with depot managers and transport operations to balance vehicle availability with operational requirements.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a Fleet Manager, Fleet Maintenance Manager or Workshop Management position.

• A strong technical understanding of HGV mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.

• Experience managing commercial vehicle maintenance and preventative maintenance schedules.

• A good understanding of Operator Licence compliance and DVSA regulations.

• Experience managing external garages, dealerships and maintenance contractors.

• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to manage budgets and control maintenance costs.

• Experience using fleet management or telematics systems.

• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

• The ability to build relationships and influence across multiple locations.

• A hands-on, proactive approach with the confidence to make decisions and drive improvements.

A CPC qualification would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Basic salary up to £50,000.

• 10% performance-related bonus.

• Company car or car allowance.

• Pension.

• A key role with responsibility across three UK depots.

• The opportunity to influence fleet performance, operational efficiency and maintenance strategy.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Fleet Manager or Fleet Maintenance professional looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference across a multi-site operation, we'd like to hear from you.

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