UK Vehicle Fleet Manager

Job Description

Join Fugro as our UK Vehicle Fleet and Dangerous Goods Manager and take ownership of a vital operational function that keeps our business moving. You will be the central point of expertise for all fleet activity across the UK ensuring every vehicle is safe compliant and ready to support our teams. This role blends hands on operational oversight with strategic influence as you work with leaders across the organisation to improve efficiency strengthen compliance and support our environmental goals. If you enjoy responsibility and take pride in raising standards this is a role where your impact will be visible every day.

You will lead the full lifecycle of fleet management from maintenance and inspections to telematics and driver standards while also overseeing dangerous goods compliance. You will guide best practice manage incidents support investigations and maintain accurate audit ready records. Your ability to communicate clearly and build strong relationships will help you influence decisions and promote a strong safety culture across the organisation. This is an opportunity to shape processes improve performance and play a key role in keeping our people safe and our operations running smoothly.

Your role and responsibilities:

Act as the main point of contact for all fleet related queries

Direct and coordinate vehicle operations within company policies and procedures

Ensure all fleet policies are communicated and followed

Carry out internal audits and support continuous improvement activities

Update and amend company procedures related to vehicle operations

Manage inspection repair and maintenance of all vehicles to ensure safety and roadworthiness

Ensure all statutory vehicle certifications are kept up to date

Maintain accurate vehicle location and service records

Monitor and report compliance with legislation including driver hours tachograph rules and operator licence conditions

Promote a strong safety culture across the organisation

Ensure accurate mileage data is captured for HMRC reporting

Track and report benefit in kind risk areas to the tax team and people services

Maintain audit ready records for all vehicles and drivers

Establish and maintain compulsory and operational training to meet national standards

Manage all vehicle accidents and incidents

Lead investigations into vehicle incidents and identify root causes and actions

Liaise with insurance teams on incident reporting repairs and fleet insurance renewals

Act as the central contact for all hire vehicle requests including order processing

Oversee vehicle sale or disposal in line with environmental and company policies

Manage and coordinate all vehicle notices including speeding emissions zone violations tolls and parking fines

Monitor emissions fuel efficiency and environmental impact

Manage and oversee the use of company fuel cards

Ensure dangerous goods processes and procedures are current and communicated

Brief relevant teams on correct handling of dangerous goods

What you’ll need to thrive in this role:

Must have Fleet Management experience (at least 3 years)

Management or supervisory experience

Strong knowledge of UK vehicle regulations and compliance requirements

Experience managing fleet operations and vehicle maintenance

Understanding of dangerous goods transport regulations

Ability to conduct audits and maintain accurate records

Strong communication and influencing skills

Ability to work independently and make confident decisions

Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on raising performance standards

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Ability to build effective relationships across the organisation

Proficient in English