Overview

National Fleet Manager – Derby, Derbyshire

  • This is a full-time role, however flexibility in this will be considered
  • We know that having a work-life balance is important, so we offer our colleagues as much flexibility as possible in line with the needs of their role
  • The base location for this role is flexible; however, regular travel throughout the UK and occasional overnight stays will be required. You will play a critical role in ensuring our fleet remains compliant, available, and cost-effective, supporting Greggs’ distribution network and future growth plans.

Main Responsibilities

As National Fleet Manager, you will lead the strategic and operational management of Greggs’ fleet, overseeing a direct team of nine colleagues within a wider central function of 50. Responsible for a fleet comprising 400 vehicles, 150 trailers, and 120 items of material handling equipment (MHE), you will ensure the fleet remains fully compliant, operationally efficient, and cost-effective. Working closely with key stakeholders across the business, you will play a critical role in supporting and enabling Greggs’ growing distribution network, ensuring fleet capability, reliability, and service excellence are maintained at all times.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing leadership across all aspects of fleet compliance, maintenance, procurement, utilisation, and operational performance.
  • Ensuring full compliance with Operator Licence obligations, DVSA requirements, OCRS performance standards, MOT compliance, road fund licensing, and internal audit requirements.
  • Maximising fleet availability by overseeing vehicle maintenance programmes, VOR management, accident repairs, and supplier performance.
  • Managing fleet budgets, capital expenditure programmes, repair and maintenance contracts, and operational costs to deliver value and efficiency.
  • Leading fleet performance reviews and using data analysis to identify opportunities for improvement and cost reduction.
  • Developing and maintaining vehicle and MHE specifications that align with operational requirements, safety standards, and future business needs.
  • Working closely with operational teams, Fleet Managers, suppliers, and external partners to deliver service excellence across the network.
  • Managing fleet audits, regulatory inspections, compliance investigations, and corrective action plans.
  • Overseeing fleet asset utilisation, replacement planning, disposal strategies, and supplier relationships.
  • Supporting strategic projects including fleet modernisation, sustainability initiatives, and future transport technologies.
  • Driving Greggs’ decarbonisation strategy through the evaluation and implementation of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV), alternative fuels such as HVO, and electric vehicle charging solutions.
  • Contributing to business planning, project delivery, and continuous improvement initiatives that support operational growth and efficiency.

Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, results-driven leader with a passion for safety, compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. You’ll be comfortable leading change, supporting a nationwide operation, and identifying opportunities to improve fleet performance and sustainability.

  • You’ll be a highly motivated fleet professional with the ability to balance operational priorities, regulatory compliance, financial control, and long-term strategic planning.
  • You’ll be successful in this role if you have:
  • Significant experience managing a commercial vehicle fleet within a transport, logistics, distribution, or related environment.
  • Strong knowledge of fleet compliance, Operator Licence requirements, and transport legislation.
  • Experience of vehicle engineering, maintenance management, and emerging vehicle technologies.
  • A proven ability to manage suppliers, contracts, budgets, and operational performance.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.
  • Strong analytical, planning, and organisational skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and fleet management systems.
  • A Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in National Road Haulage Operations.
  • A full UK driving licence.

 

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