Fleet Manager na Substantial Group

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 Per Annum
Location: Remote

About Us
At Substantial Group, we are a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to fostering a culture of safety, sustainability, and ethical responsibility. We’re looking for an energetic, visionary, and experienced Director of Compliance to help us maintain and elevate our health and safety standards, develop our ESG roadmap and ensure external commitments are upheld, oversee compliance with the Telecoms Security Act (TSA), and to own the implementation of policies and practices to obtain ISO certifications

The Job
 
We are looking for a Fleet Manager with the expertise and talent to scale and run a best in class group fleet management department.  The role is wide ranging and transformational.  

You will be a natural communicator who has the drive and mindset to build on a newly established fleet capability and lead a team of motivated loyal staff.  You will be laser focused, you will always put your colleagues at the fore and you will be fully dedicated to bring your personality to work every day.

If you like being close to the action working together with our suppliers and partnering across the business to solve problems, then roll your sleeves up, come and make decisions and create something from nothing. You will be a huge success.

Reporting to the Group Director of Procurement, the role of Fleet Manager is wide ranging and transformational.  You will be responsible for executing the Group Fleet strategy and overseeing the operational management of 300 company vehicles.  You will be data driven and excel in consuming and acting upon management information.

The Fleet Manager role will be responsible for the efficient, safe, and cost-effective management of all vehicles and mobile assets across the business. You will lead a team of fleet professionals and collaborate cross-functionally to support all companies within our Group, achieve our sustainability goals and ensure regulatory compliance.

·       Assist with and implement the Group fleet strategy in alignment with business objectives

·       Lead fleet transformation initiatives to improve and scale the department and attain our Environmental, Social, and Governance goals

·       Provide expert guidance on fleet procurement, lifecycle management, and asset optimisation

·       Oversee day-to-day fleet operations including vehicle allocation, maintenance, and utilisation

·       Ensure high standards of vehicle availability, reliability, and performance

·       Manage relationships with leasing providers, service partners, and technology vendors

·       Ensure full compliance with transport legislation, health & safety standards, and environmental regulations

·       Lead the development and enforcement of fleet policies and driver behavior programmes

·       Maintain accurate records of audits, inspections, and regulatory reporting

·       Own the fleet budget, including forecasting, cost control, and value optimisation

·       Monitor fuel usage, maintenance spend, and total cost of ownership (TCO)

·       Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies

·       Lead and develop a high-performing fleet team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

·       Set clear objectives, KPIs, and performance standards

·       Support professional development and succession planning

·       Produce and act upon key fleet management information

Skills

•       Proven experience in fleet management at a senior level, ideally within a complex or multi-site organisations.

•       Pricing & cost analysis

•       Supplier relationship management

•       Internal relationship management

•       Transformational change

•       Negotiation, influence and persuasion

•       Innovation

•       Analytics and Dashboarding
 

Knowledge

•       Strong understanding of vehicle technologies, telematics, and fleet systems.

•       In-depth knowledge of transport regulations, compliance frameworks, and sustainability practices.

•       Commercial acumen with experience managing large budgets and supplier contracts.

•       Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

 

·     Equity – yes, a real part of the company! 

·     25 days leave plus bank holidays 
·      Plus an extra day off for your birthday! 

·      Pension scheme that matches your contribution up to 8% 

·      Phone allowance 

·      Health care cash plan 

·      Cycle to work Scheme

·      Employee assistance programme 

·      PPE provided 

·      IT equipment provided 

·      Remote working 

·      Discounted Gym memberships 

·      Retail offers – discounts from recognisable brands 

·      Company Events 

·      Travel expenses paid 

·      Annual Bonus up to 30% of salary (discretionary of the business) 

·      Free YouFibre broadband if you are within our area, plus friends & family discount

·       Life assurance giving you cover of 4 times your basic salary 

·      Colleague referral scheme of £500 

·      Continuous development and long-term career prospects