Assistant manager

About the Role

London Fire Solutions is a fast-growing passive fire protection company with a large, active vehicle fleet supporting our site operations across London and the South East. We are looking for a hands-on Assistant Fleet Manager to support the day-to-day management, compliance, and performance of our fleet.

This role is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and experience working with vehicles, plant, or logistics in a busy operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

* Assist in the day-to-day management of the company vehicle fleet (vans and associated equipment)

* Schedule and monitor servicing, MOTs, inspections, and repairs

* Ensure fleet compliance with legal, safety, and company requirements

* Liaise with drivers, suppliers, garages, and leasing companies

* Manage vehicle allocation, returns, damage reporting, and incident records

* Support fuel, mileage, and cost control reporting

* Maintain accurate fleet records and documentation

* Assist with onboarding new vehicles and off-hiring old ones

* Support continuous improvement of fleet processes and controls

About You

* Previous experience in a fleet, transport, plant, or logistics-related role

* Strong administrative and organisational skills

* Confident dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders

* Good understanding of vehicle compliance and maintenance requirements

* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, operational environment

* IT literate (Excel and fleet management systems an advantage)

* Full UK driving licence preferred

What We Offer

* Competitive salary

* Stable, long-term role within a growing business

* Supportive team environment

* Involvement in a critical function of a successful operational business