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Sysco GB

UK foodservice distributor and supplier

Fleet Engineering Business Partner

Full-TimePosted on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Ashford, UK
RemoteRemote base contract; occasional travel to depots across the UK and ad hoc team and supplier meetings.
Business & StrategyBusiness Operations

About the job

Requirements
  • Extensive background in Fleet Management and Operations in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
  • Microsoft skills are essential, including proficiency with PowerPoint, Project, Word, and Excel.
  • Must hold a full Category B driving licence.
Responsibilities
  • Identify initiatives for continuous improvement in vehicle repair spend and work with depots and repair agents to control repair and maintenance budgets.
  • Support vehicle design specifications and new-build delivery plans, and influence and coach depot colleagues to improve fleet efficiency, standards, and compliance.
  • Collaborate with the Supply Chain Operating team, Central Engineering, Indirect Goods & Services, and suppliers while aligning topic-specific expertise with wider business strategies.
  • Manage VOR cost control and serve as a subject matter expert in fleet maintenance and maintenance cost control.
  • Operate at a senior level within the Supply Chain leadership team, supporting operations and dealing with insurance companies, enforcing bodies, trade bodies, and major suppliers.
  • Manage costs across the whole vehicle operational scope, including fleet mix, use, repair, and maintenance.
  • Ensure governance measures protect the organisation from adverse activity by relevant enforcing authorities, including Police, DVSA, and the Traffic Commissioner.
  • Ensure vehicle maintenance regimes satisfy legal obligations and manufacturer requirements and provide a reliable, safe operating fleet.
  • Support Operations teams with robust cost management systems and processes.
  • Link the Fleet Strategy to the business and ensure key stakeholders and customers receive a high-quality service.
  • Support delivery of new-build programs in line with business requirements, including fleet mix and implementation.
  • Identify cost and efficiency improvements for new and existing fleet.
  • Support the National Fleet Manager.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Certificate of Competence in Road Transport Operations is ideal.
  • A Mechanical Engineering qualification is ideal.
  • A NEBOSH/Health & Safety qualification is ideal.
  • Membership of an appropriate professional body, such as the Society of Operations Engineers or Institute of Road Transport Engineers, is highly advantageous.
  • Previous management or supervisory experience is ideal.

About the company

Sysco GB distributes food, ingredients and non-food items to professional UK kitchens through its Brakes-based network and specialist wholesalers. It uses a multi-brand lineup—Sysco Essentials, Sysco Classic and Sysco Premium—alongside services like menu planning, culinary consultations and allergen guidance to support customers. The business combines Brakes’ established European distribution with Sysco’s global scale to offer broadline and specialist products. Its goal is to be the leading supplier for professional kitchens in the UK by connecting food and non-food suppliers with a wide customer network and expanding its value-added services.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employee Discounts
  • Training Programs