Fleet Compliance Manager - Maternity Cover FTC - Gotham

Fleet Compliance Manager – Full Time (Permanent)

Location:

Gotham | Salary: up to £40,000 (dependent on experience) | Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays. Additional benefits include high street discounts and a cycle to work scheme.

• Ensure full compliance of a large commercial vehicle and trailer fleet in line with legal, safety and company standards.
• Lead and develop a two‑person Maintenance Control Centre team to support daily fleet decision‑making.
• Monitor and reduce Vehicle Off‑Road (VOR) levels to maximise fleet availability.
• Control and optimise maintenance costs without compromising safety or compliance.
• Work closely with internal teams (operations, finance, senior leadership) and external partners (maintenance providers, regulators, suppliers).
• Ensure all inspections, servicing and defect rectification meet commercial vehicle maintenance requirements.
• Oversee compliance with drivers' hours regulations, including monitoring, reporting and corrective actions.
• Manage accurate use of fleet systems, particularly Axscend, for compliance and maintenance tracking.
• Support audits and inspections, ensuring documentation and processes meet regulatory standards.
• Drive continuous improvement across all fleet compliance processes.

• Proven experience in a fleet compliance or maintenance compliance role.
• Strong understanding of commercial vehicle maintenance regimes.
• Solid knowledge of Drivers' Hours and DVSA Operator Licence regulations.
• Current International CPC qualification.
• Experience using Axscend or similar fleet compliance systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage costs, prioritise workload and make compliance‑focused decisions.
• Experience leading or supervising a small team.

• Experience delivering VOR reduction initiatives.
• Background working with large, multi‑site or high‑utilisation fleets.
• Additional transport or fleet compliance qualifications.

• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proactive and solutions‑focused.
• Confident decision‑maker who can challenge when needed.
• Strong leadership, coaching and team development skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced operational environment.

We strive to create an inclusive environment for all colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed and empowered to bring their true selves to work. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know.