Group Head of Fleet and Transport

Due to continued growth and to strengthen their national presence, my client is seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking Group Head of Fleet & Transport to lead a critical business function and shape the future direction of the fleet strategy and transport compliance framework across the Group. North West based.

This is a high-profile senior leadership appointment with responsibility for a growing fleet of commercial vehicles, company cars and multiple operator licences. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence, strengthening governance, enhancing commercial performance and setting the benchmark for safety, compliance and customer service.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, you will provide strategic leadership and executive oversight of all fleet and transport activities across the Group, ensuring the function supports both current operational demands and long-term business objectives.

You will be responsible for:

• Providing inspirational leadership and development to a team of Transport Managers, building capability and succession across the function.
• Directing the performance and strategic management of a fleet of approximately 150 commercial vehicles and 100 company vehicles.
• Holding executive accountability for compliance across multiple Operator Licences and ensuring robust governance standards are maintained.
• Ensuring full compliance with DVSA, Traffic Commissioner and Operator Licence requirements while proactively managing risk and regulatory change.
• Developing and executing a long-term fleet strategy aligned with the Group's growth ambitions and operational priorities.
• Driving measurable improvements in vehicle utilisation, fleet availability, maintenance performance, productivity and cost efficiency.
• Building and managing strategic partnerships with vehicle manufacturers, leasing providers, maintenance suppliers and specialist contractors.
• Leading fleet investment decisions, vehicle procurement programmes, replacement planning and lifecycle management strategies.
• Delivering insightful reporting, strategic recommendations and performance analysis to the Executive Team and Board.
• Collaborating closely with senior operational leaders to ensure fleet capability supports expansion plans, service excellence and future growth.

About You

You will be a highly credible fleet and transport executive with a proven track record of leading complex, multi-site operations and delivering transformational results.

You will combine strategic vision with operational expertise, demonstrating the ability to influence at executive level while driving performance across a geographically dispersed organisation.

You will have:

Essential

• Significant senior leadership experience within fleet, transport or logistics operations.
• Experience managing large commercial vehicle fleets within complex operational environments.
• Strong knowledge of Operator Licence compliance, transport legislation and regulatory governance.
• Experience leading Transport Managers and multi-site operational teams, driving engagement, accountability and performance.
• CPC qualification (National and/or International).
• Strong commercial acumen and financial management capability.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at Board and Executive level.

This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a strategically critical function within a successful and ambitious organisation entering its next phase of growth 

As Head of Fleet & Transport, you will have significant influence across the business, working closely with the Board and Executive Team to shape operational strategy, support regional expansion and build a best-in-class transport operation that delivers long-term competitive advantage.

The role offers exceptional scope for professional growth, leadership impact and career progression within a dynamic and expanding Group.

• £70-75,000p.a.
• Car allowance/company vehicle
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing professional development
• The opportunity to lead and transform a growing national fleet operation

If you are an ambitious senior transport leader seeking a role where you can influence strategy, drive meaningful change and leave a lasting legacy, please apply online or call us for an informal confidential discussion including after hours