Fleet Manager

Overview

We are looking for a dedicated Fleet Manager to oversee the management and maintenance of our fleet of over 400 refrigerated vans.

The Fleet Manager will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation, safety, and compliance of the fleet, while also managing costs and optimising vehicle utilisation. 

This role is crucial to continue our award winning transition towards Net Zero with our expanding fleet of EVs.

We have vehicles at our network of depots across the UK and you will support the networks day-to-day operations of the fleet.

You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (including suppliers) to manage maintenance, health & safety, compliance standards and costs.

Optimising efficiencies and cost savings will be a key driver for this role. 

You will have an exceptional passion for delivering customer service and will be able to demonstrate this passion for delivering WFF’s unique ‘good fashioned service’ ethic. 

You will want to make a real difference to our customers lives.  

Who we are

Wiltshire Farm Foods, part of the apetito group, is the UK’s largest ready-meal supplier, cooking and delivering over 330 different delicious frozen ready meals across the UK primarily to the elderly, their family members and healthcare professionals.

We're dedicated to making a real difference to our customers' lives, by bringing sunshine to their doors through our commitment to provide good old-fashioned service.

Our intense pride drives us to continuously innovate and improve, ensuring our products and service exceed our customers' needs.

This is all whilst being an ethical and sustainable organisation that believes in doing the right thing.

Responsibilities

• Fleet Operations Management:  Support the networks day-to-day operations of the fleet, including improving vehicle dispatch, routing, and scheduling to ensure timely and efficient service delivery.
• Maintenance and Repairs: Coordinate regular maintenance and repairs to ensure all vehicles are in optimal working condition.
• Compliance and Safety: Working with the relevant teams to ensure all fleet operations comply with relevant regulations and safety standards. Conduct regular safety audits and training sessions for drivers.
• Delivering Efficiencies: Develop and manage the fleet budget, including tracking expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Vendor Management: Establish and maintain relationships with vehicle suppliers, maintenance providers, and other vendors. Supporting purchasing to negotiate contracts and service agreements.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Monitor and analyse fleet performance data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Driver Management: Support the sites to Recruit, train, and supervise drivers supporting any performance or disciplinary issues as needed.
• Sustainability Initiatives: Implement and promote environmentally sustainable practices within the fleet operations.

Qualifications/Personal Qualities

Essential:

• Proven experience as a Fleet Manager or in a similar role, managing a large fleet of vehicles.
• Strong knowledge of fleet management software and tools.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and safety standards.
• Full UK manual driving licence 

Desirable:

• Certification in Fleet Management or a related field.
• Experience with environmentally sustainable fleet practices
• Experience of refrigerated vehicles

Travel across the UK and ROI will be required, including overnight stays. 

A company car is provided to facilitate this. 

You must have held a UK manual driving licence for at least 2 years.

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary – accredited Living Wage employer

• Company Car

• 33 days holiday per year, including bank holidays (which are considered a normal working day)• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday per year• Discretionary annual bonus scheme• Pension scheme - employer matched contributions up to 4%• Life assurance scheme worth at least 1x annual salary• Free turkey or voucher at Christmas• apetito perks scheme including salary sacrifice options and retail discounts

Our Values

As a family-owned business, we take great pride in being a company that makes a real difference and is dedicated to creating outstanding meals to be proud of.

We develop a range of products designed to enhance health and well-being for all our customers.

We are driven by a passion for service and dedicated to feeding some of the UK’s most vulnerable people.

We proudly support British food and farming, focusing on using the best ethical and sustainable produce in alignment with our goal to reach Net Zero by 2040.

Our ethical standards are recognised by the ETI and we are an accredited Living Wage employer.Learn more about apetito’s commitment to a more sustainable future.

We embrace inclusion, empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Our commitment to making a real difference extends to customers, communities, and staff and we're on a mission to build an inclusive workplace where everyone reaches their full potential.