Road Fleet Vehicle Manager

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Key Information

Job title: Road Fleet Vehicle Manager  

Salary: up to £65k (dependent on experience)     
Grade: MMG0 

Contract type: LU                                                          Reference: 1436  

Team: Vehicle Logistics – Fleet                                    Directorate: Chief Operating Officer (COO) 

Contract details: Permanent                                         Location: Acton, West London  

Application closing date: 25/06/2025 at 23:59 

We have a great opportunity for a Road Fleet Vehicle Manager to join the Vehicle Logistics Team. You will be responsible for TfL‘s Commercial Fleet ensuring the Fleet is operating in accordance with legislation and TfL’s company Vehicle and Environmental policies. Liaising with all Key Stakeholders across TfL organisation to plan and coordinate a cost-effective vehicle fleet programme in line with future planned requirements and business critical activities, including delivery of the Zero emissions/Electric Fleet strategy plan to meet the Mayors Clean Air Vehicle Policy. You will also implement and maintain cost savings and efficiencies through optimum vehicle utilisation. 

Key Accountabilities  

• Delivering the end-to-end process for co-ordination and maintenance of all Fleet vehicles to ensure that all road vehicles remain in good working order, are fit for purpose and comply with all relevant statutory regulations.  
• The rolling vehicle replacement programme. This involves replacing long lease vehicles every 4 years, assessment and approval of new vehicle requests, as well as reviewing business requirements to ensure best value is being achieved through the optimisation of requested vehicles.  
• Delivering a Zero Emissions Fleet in line with the Mayors Clean Air Vehicle Policy, changing out 1000 + vehicles to achieve a Zero emission Road Fleet by 2030.  
• Using industry and market knowledge to effectively collaborate with various parties on the development of the charging strategy in line with public commitments in Mayor’s Transport Strategy, TfL Corporate Environment Plan and TfL Green Strategy.  
• Conduct regular reviews with Commercial team and suppliers to monitor performance and spend against Key Performance and Service Delivery Indicators as outlined within contractual agreements, ensuring best value is achieved through all existing commercial agreements.  
• Act as operational lead for all new tendering requirements in the area, advising on scope of works and evaluating bids.  
• Continual reviews to streamline and enhance current processes, delivering a more sustainable and straightforward experience for the business.  
• Implementation of efficiencies, through optimum vehicle utilisation. Achieving savings through Fleet size reduction or the re-purposing of underutilised existing vehicles  
• Managing, motivating, and developing the team to enhance skills and capability, ensuring both personal development and the delivery of excellent customer service. 

Skills 

• Strong people management skills to develop and enhance team skills and capability.  
• Proven stakeholder management skills to promote, enhance and influence in line with business and departmental priorities.  
• Proven Commercial and financial awareness.  
• Excellent planning and organisational skills to develop and implement strategies and policies. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills using a data-driven approach.  
• Excellent IT skills using Microsoft office packages for the preparation of business reports and presentations.  
• Considered decision making in a pressurised environment. 

Knowledge 

• Knowledge of Service Delivery activities to support a complex Road and Rail Logistics Department. 
• Knowledge of Fleet Management, i.e., vehicle leasing, short term hire and working with vehicle manufacturers, models and specifications.  
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, guidance and good practice.  
• Knowledge of effective Supply Chain Management and delivery of Value for Money.  
• Development of Continuous Improvement for enhancement of Customer Experience. 

Experience 

• Experience in a Service Delivery role including Fleet Management and Customer Service.  
• Proven track record of implementing Business Strategies and Change Initiatives.  
• Experience in Building Capability through strong Team Leadership.  
• Experience within the Transport Industry.  
• Experience working with a large and diverse customer base.  
• Maintaining and managing a supply chain with a proven ability to negotiate to achieve best value.  
• Experience in the Zero Emission Fleet market and trends desirable. 

Application Process 

Please apply using your CV and a two-page covering letter 

Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV and cover letter 

PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images 

Equality, diversity and inclusion 

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair. 

 
NPL Applications: 
Applications to internally advertised roles can only be accepted from temporary workers who are on PAYE terms via agency, or PAYE via Umbrella Companies. Temporary workers who are paid through their own limited companies are not covered by the Agency Worker Regulations and are ineligible to apply. NPL’s are not eligible to apply for secondment opportunities.

We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice.

Benefits 

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow.  Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below: 
 

Final salary pension scheme  
Free travel for you on the TfL network  
Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket 
29 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays  
TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow 
Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)  
Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme 
Retail, health, leisure and travel offers  
Discounted Eurostar travel