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Fleet Manager

Darlington Permanent £43,000 - £48,000 per year View Job Description
As Fleet Manager you'll drive vehicle compliance and performance to the highest standards-ensuring top-tier safety and exceptional cost efficiency.
  • Excellent opportunity to join a business with huge growth plans
  • Are you looking for an exciting opportunity with a career path?

About Our Client

Page Outsourcing are working on behalf of Martin Brower, a global leader in supply chain solutions, providing end-to-end logistical support to some of the world's most iconic restaurant brands for over 90 years.

With an unwavering commitment to its teams, Martin Brower fosters a people-first culture, ensuring every individual feels valued and supported. Creating an inclusive and supportive environment where every voice is heard, respected and appreciated. They are committed to making sure each person feels empowered to bring their best self to work every day.

Martin Brower's new Distribution Centre (DC) is creating over 200 jobs in Darlington and today we are looking for a Fleet Manager to support our team.

Job Description

As Fleet Manager you'll drive vehicle compliance and performance to the highest standards-ensuring top-tier safety and exceptional cost efficiency.

You will:

  • Lead and coordinate all fleet operations at the DC, crafting and executing bold strategies that consistently exceed expectations.
  • Ensure the Fleet is maintained to the highest standards, ensuring reliability and peak performance.
  • Deliver on the distribution centre's daily fleet demands with precision and agility.
  • Guarantee full compliance with all statutory and legislative requirements, expertly balancing business needs with budget and delivery goals.
  • Reduce repair costs through proactive management and challenge existing processes to boost efficiency.
  • Ensure O Licence compliance.
  • Keep fleet costs tightly controlled and aligned with overall business objectives.

The Successful Applicant

Will be able to remain calm under pressure, be results-driven, and highly organised, with a proven track record of meeting targets while championing health and safety. An innovative thinker and adept at driving improvements and thriving in unionised environments.

  • Have a proven track record in fleet supervision or management
  • Exhibit strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality
  • Be results-obsessed, delivering on tough performance targets and budgets
  • Show flexibility with working hours to meet business demands
  • Bring hands-on experience in HVG mechanical maintenance
  • Excel in contract negotiation
  • HGV Class 1 licence (Essential)
  • Up-to-date knowledge of current and upcoming industry legislation (Essential)

What's on Offer

Alongside a competitive salary, enhanced pension and life assurance, you'll enjoy an inclusive workplace that truly values its employees, plus a range of benefits that includes:

  • Free meals on-site every working day
  • Private Healthcare (after 12 months)
  • Exclusive employee discounts - save on big brands
  • Enhanced pension
  • Cycle to work scheme (after 12 months)
  • Plus, flu jabs, dental advice, employee assistance programme, referral scheme to name but a few!



Martin Brower welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. They don't expect everyone to have 100% of the skills, knowledge, and experience but if you think you can match at least 70% of the requirements and are able to demonstrate the company values, then please do get in touch.

Contact
Becki Johnson
Quote job ref
JN-082025-6809630
Phone number
+44 113 243 7748

Job summary

Job function
Logistics
Subsector
Transport Management
Sector
Transport & Distribution
Location
Darlington
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Becki Johnson
Consultant phone
+44 113 243 7748
Job reference
JN-082025-6809630