Head of Fleet

Head of Fleet

Location: West MidlandsSalary: Competitive + BenefitsJob Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced fleet management professional with a strong background in transport compliance, hazardous goods, and operational leadership? Do you have the expertise to drive efficiency, safety, and compliance in a dynamic logistics environment?

We are seeking a Head of Fleet to lead and manage all aspects of fleet operations, ensuring compliance, optimising efficiency, and driving continuous improvement. This role is critical in shaping transport strategy, enhancing performance, and supporting business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team in all fleet operations, holding and maintaining operator licences.
• Ensure full compliance with transport legislation, CPC requirements, and DGSA regulations.
• Maintain and improve OCRS scores (Green) and FORS accreditation.
• Oversee fleet health and safety, including incident management and corrective actions.
• Take full P&L responsibility, managing budgets and fleet replacement programmes.
• Develop and implement fleet policies to enhance efficiency and performance.
• Monitor fleet utilisation, optimise route planning, and improve backloading.
• Leverage technology, including telematics, trackers, and SAP, to enhance operations.
• Manage supplier relationships for vehicle procurement, fuel, maintenance, and tracking systems.
• Provide leadership and development for Transport Managers and depot teams.

What We’re Looking For:

• CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) is essential.
• DGSA (Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor) qualification is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in fleet and transport management, particularly within hazardous goods/materials transport.
• Strong understanding of transport legislation, ADR regulations, and compliance.
• Demonstrated leadership skills to develop and inspire high-performing teams.
• Financial acumen to oversee budgets, cost control, and profitability.
• Experience in health and safety management, including incident investigations.
• Familiarity with fleet management systems and data analysis tools such as SAP.

If you have the qualifications, experience, and leadership skills to take on this challenge, we’d love to hear from you!