Fleet Manager - Transport & Plant

Fleet Manager – Transport & Plant

Location:

Bolton, Greater Manchester
Salary: GBP 40,000–45,000

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established business seeking a commercially minded Fleet Manager to oversee a diverse fleet of HGVs, commercial vehicles, mobile plant, skips and operational assets. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in fleet management, transport compliance, DVSA regulations, operator licence compliance, vehicle maintenance and asset management.

As Plant & Fleet Manager you will be responsible for ensuring the company's fleet and plant assets remain safe, compliant, cost‑effective and operationally efficient.

• Manage HGVs, commercial vehicles, mobile plant and operational assets.
• Ensure full DVSA, operator licence and transport compliance.
• Oversee servicing, MOTs, PMIs, defect management and maintenance planning.
• Maximise fleet utilisation, asset performance and operational efficiency.
• Manage maintenance providers, contractors and workshop operations.
• Monitor maintenance costs, fuel usage, budgets and fleet KPIs.
• Maintain accurate fleet records and compliance documentation.
• Lead health & safety standards while driving continuous improvement and fleet replacement initiatives.

• Strong knowledge of DVSA regulations, operator licence compliance and UK transport legislation.
• Experience in managing fleet maintenance, compliance and operational performance.
• Excellent leadership, organisational and planning skills.
• Confidence in managing contractors, workshops and external suppliers.
• Proficiency with fleet‑management systems and Microsoft Office.
• CPC, IOSH/NEBOSH and FORS knowledge desirable but not essential.

Experience in Waste Management, Construction, Utilities, Quarrying, Civil Engineering or Heavy Industry is desirable.