Fleet Manager

Company Description At Frasers Group we’re rethinking retail. Through digital innovation and unique store experiences, we’re serving our consumers with the world’s best sports, premium and luxury brands globally. As a leader in the industry, we’re elevating the retail experience for our consumers through our collection of established brands, including Sports Direct, FLANNELS, USC, Frasers, and GAME. Why join us?

Our vision - we are building the planet’s most admired and compelling brand ecosystem Our purpose - we are elevating the lives of the many with access to the world’s best brands and experiences At Frasers Group, we fear less and do more. Our people are forward thinkers who are driven to operate outside of their comfort zone to change the future of retail, embracing challenges along the way.

The potential to elevate your career is massive, the experience unrivalled. To be able to make the most of it you need to live and breathe our principles:
Own it and back yourself
- Own the basics, own your role and own the result Think without limits
- Think, think fast, think fearlessly Be relevant
- Relevant to our people, our partners and the planet Are you ready to join the Fearless?

Job Description

The Role:

At Frasers Group, our transport operation plays a critical role in keeping our retail and distribution network moving. We're looking for an experienced Fleet Manager to take ownership of the safety, compliance, maintenance and availability of our HGV and trailer fleet. Working as part of a two-Fleet-Manager structure across a seven-day operation, you'll lead day-to-day fleet maintenance activities, minimise vehicle downtime, ensure compliance with DVSA and Operator Licence requirements, and manage supplier performance to deliver a safe, reliable and cost-effective fleet operation.

You'll work closely with Transport Operations and Planning teams to maximise fleet availability while driving continuous improvements in performance, efficiency and cost control.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the maintenance, compliance and availability of our HGV and trailer fleet.  Take ownership of Vehicle Off Road (VOR) activity and drive reductions in downtime.  Oversee planned preventative maintenance, including servicing, safety inspections and MOT schedules.  Ensure fleet maintenance activities meet DVSA standards and Operator Licence requirements.  Manage and challenge external maintenance providers, dealerships and breakdown suppliers to deliver agreed service levels.  

Monitor, review and control fleet maintenance expenditure.  Investigate recurring defects and vehicle issues, driving corrective action and continuous improvement.  Work closely with Transport Operations and Planning teams to minimise operational disruption.  Maintain accurate fleet records, maintenance documentation and reporting.  Support fleet projects, vehicle introductions and future fleet investment planning.  Lead and support Fleet Supervisors and fleet administration activity as required.

Qualifications We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:
Previous experience managing an HGV and trailer fleet within a transport, logistics or distribution environment. Strong knowledge of commercial vehicle maintenance, inspections, servicing and defect management. Good understanding of DVSA regulations and Operator Licence compliance requirements. Experience managing external suppliers and maintenance providers. Strong commercial awareness, with experience reviewing maintenance costs, quotations and supplier performance. Excellent organisational and decision-making skills in a fast-paced operational environment.

Experience using fleet management, telematics and Microsoft Office systems. Transport Manager CPC qualification is…