Fleet Manager
N2O · Hook · £40,000–£45,000 (stated in the posting)
The Fleet Manager has the overall responsibility for ensuring the organisation’s fleet is safe, compliant, reliable, available and cost-effective, while meeting operational requirements.
Working with the support of a Fleet Coordinator, the role is accountable for fleet operations, vehicle roadworthiness, Operator Licence and driver compliance, Grey Fleet, risk and financial management, supplier performance and continuous improvement.
About N2O
N2O is an award-winning creative brand experience agency and part of GLOBE GROUPE, the leading European shopper house dedicated to brand marketing.
Trusted by some of the world’s most successful brands, N2O specialises in crafting insight-driven, relevant, engaging, and measurable campaigns that deliver results at home, in-store, out-of-home, and online.
Our headquarters is in Maidenhead, with additional sites in Welwyn Garden City, Bedford and Hook.
Key accountabilities
- Lead the strategic and operational management of the Company’s vehicle fleet, ensuring the effective provision of safe, reliable and cost-efficient transport solutions that support business objectives.
- Ensure full compliance with all relevant transport legislation, Operator Licence requirements, regulatory standards and internal policies, maintaining a robust governance and audit framework.
- Oversee all vehicle maintenance, servicing, inspections and defect management activities to ensure fleet roadworthiness, minimise downtime and maintain operational continuity.
- Develop, implement and monitor fleet performance indicators, producing regular management reports and recommendations to drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Manage driver compliance processes, including licence verification, training requirements, incident management and the promotion of a strong safety culture across the organisation.
- Lead the management of Grey Fleet operations, ensuring all employees using private vehicles for business purposes meet legal, insurance and health and safety requirements.
- Control fleet-related budgets, monitor expenditure, negotiate supplier agreements and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs and maximise value.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and external partners, while leading strategic fleet initiatives, sustainability programmes and vehicle lifecycle planning activities.
Requirements
- Relevant qualification in fleet, transport, logistics or business management, or equivalent senior-level experience.
- Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) and a full UK driving licence.
- Strong knowledge of UK fleet and transport legislation, including Operator Licence, vehicle roadworthiness and driver compliance requirements.
- Understanding of Grey Fleet management, occupational road risk and duty-of-care responsibilities.
- Knowledge of fleet budgeting, whole-life vehicle costs, supplier management and vehicle lifecycle planning.
- Proficient in fleet management systems and Microsoft Excel, with the ability to analyse and present performance data.
- Significant experience managing a diverse fleet, including vehicle safety, roadworthiness, compliance and regulatory audits.
- Proven experience managing budgets, suppliers and contracts, while leading teams and delivering fleet efficiency, improvement and cost-reduction initiatives. Proactive, accountable and focused on continuous improvement.
- Full Driving Licence
Benefits
- Gross Annual Salary £40 - £45K
- 23 days annual leave plus bank holiday (increasing each completed year to 30)
- Flex buy/sell holiday scheme
- Life assurance
- Retail discounts scheme
- Discounted gym membership scheme
- Employee Assist Programme
- Season ticket loan
- Day 1 Digital GP and Digital Dental services
- Free private healthcare after 2 years of continuous service.