Interim Fleet Manager
Posted 3 days ago by Cast UK
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Lancashire
Summary: This role is for an Interim Fleet Manager responsible for overseeing a large fleet operation in a 24/7 logistics environment. The position requires strong leadership skills to manage a team and ensure compliance with UK transport legislation while driving operational performance and cost control. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping fleet strategy and continuous improvement processes. This is a senior leadership position within a well-established logistics operation in Lancashire.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, manage and develop an engineering and fleet team
- Ensure full compliance with UK transport legislation and maintenance regulations
- Oversee fleet performance, availability and utilisation
- Manage budgets, supplier relationships and third-party contracts
- Drive continuous improvement across maintenance systems and procedures
- Lead audits, compliance reviews and regulatory inspections
- Oversee procurement of vehicles, trailers and associated services
- Investigate incidents, defects and compliance issues
Key Skills:
- National CPC qualification (or equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of UK transport legislation and regulatory compliance
- Proven experience managing large-scale fleet operations
- Background in engineering or HGV maintenance environments
- Experience leading multi-site teams in a fast-paced logistics setting
- Strong commercial awareness and budget management capability
- Excellent leadership and stakeholder communication skills
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Lancashire
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
Interim Fleet Manager
Location: Lancashire
Salary: Day Rate
Cast UK are supporting a well-established logistics operation in their search for an experienced Fleet Manager.
The Role
This is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing a large, nationally operating fleet within a 24/7 environment. The successful candidate will take full accountability for fleet compliance, engineering standards, operational performance and cost control across multiple locations.
You will lead and develop a team of engineering and fleet professionals, ensuring all legal, safety and regulatory standards are met, while driving continuous improvement across maintenance processes and vehicle utilisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage and develop an engineering and fleet team
- Ensure full compliance with UK transport legislation and maintenance regulations
- Oversee fleet performance, availability and utilisation
- Manage budgets, supplier relationships and third-party contracts
- Drive continuous improvement across maintenance systems and procedures
- Lead audits, compliance reviews and regulatory inspections
- Oversee procurement of vehicles, trailers and associated services
- Investigate incidents, defects and compliance issues
About You
- National CPC qualification (or equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of UK transport legislation and regulatory compliance
- Proven experience managing large-scale fleet operations
- Background in engineering or HGV maintenance environments
- Experience leading multi-site teams in a fast-paced logistics setting
- Strong commercial awareness and budget management capability
- Excellent leadership and stakeholder communication skills
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation where you will play a key role in shaping national fleet strategy and operational excellence.
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