Head of Fleet & compliance UK

Head of Fleet and Compliance

Oxford based with national coverage

Reporting to the Transport Director
Must be a Graduate with at Least 5 years experience in Fleet and Compliance.
the Head of Fleet and Compliance, you will lead a team of functional and regional SMEs to deliver a best in class safe, legal, compliant, cost effective and sustainable national transport operation for a In house retailer Logistics & Transport.

effective management of all matters related to the fleet, maintenance programs, compliance, and operating centre legislation.

Responsible for the central Compliance Team and Driver Development Managers, while creating and maintaining the future fleet procurement strategy aligned with sustainability objectives.
fleet is fully legally compliant as per agreement with the Traffic Commissioner.

Maintain all external accreditations (FORS & earned recognition), including preparation of all business documentation and training for audits.

Deliver vigorous cost controls, including whole life costs, while increasing asset availability.

Lead the ULTS green agenda by looking at alternative green fuels and hybrid LGV alternatives to meet corporate net-zero carbon goals.

Drive the development of digitalisation of compliance within transport operations.

Lead capability and succession planning within the central Compliance team.

A proven track record of maintaining external accreditations such as FORS and earned recognition.

Experience in successfully implementing operational change projects.

Possess an up-to-date Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).

Qualifications such as NEBOSH and IOSH, alongside an up-to-date knowledge of Working Time Regulations