Hire Fleet Manager

Do you want to work for a business where you share in the results? Where you have a say in the business’s direction and how we operate? We are an employee-owned business, a fact we are immensely proud of.

With over 50 years industry expertise, we are a family business, and all our team are key to our success.

We represent premier brands such as Case Construction, Terex Ecotec, and Keestrack, we deliver our customers’ requirements for all their Earthmoving and Recycling needs. We are going places, doubling in size in the last two years, with significant growth throughout the UK we now operate from four sites.

The reward for your hard work and enthusiasm is the opportunity for a long-term career with exceptional opportunities for development, ongoing product training and competitive earning potential.

The Role

As our Hire Fleet Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the entire fleet of heavy plant machinery, ensuring its efficiency, safety, profitability, and compliance with all regulations. This senior leadership role will involve strategic planning, operational management, and ensuring optimal plant utilisation and world class customer satisfaction.

You will work closely with senior management, operations, and service teams to shape the direction of our fleet operations and play a key role in our company’s growth and profitability. You will report directly into the full management board.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the hire fleet business unit, ensuring efficient operation and profitability
• Develop and execute the strategic plan for fleet growth, maintenance, and asset management
• Develop and manage the fleet budget, focusing on cost control and maximising ROI
• Oversee fleet procurement and disposal within the agreed remit
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders
• Ensure the fleet meets industry regulations, including safety, compliance, and environmental standards
• Monitor fleet performance through data analysis, KPIs, and financial reporting
• Implement and continuously improve fleet management systems and technology solutions

Requirements

• Extensive experience in heavy plant hire or fleet management within the construction, engineering, recycling, or infrastructure sectors
• Proven track record of leading large-scale fleets in a senior capacity
• Strong understanding of plant machinery, maintenance, and asset management
• In-depth knowledge of health & safety regulations, compliance standards, and industry best practices
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop a team
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets, costs, and profitability
• Ability to analyse data and implement strategic decisions to improve fleet performance
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

Desirable

• A degree or professional qualification in Engineering, Fleet Management, or a related field
• Plant operator certification (e.g., CPCS, NPORS)
• Experience with fleet management software and data analytics tools

Benefits
 

• Holiday entitlement – 32 days
• Potential EOT tax-free bonus
• Annual attendance bonus
• BUPA Health Benefit Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Birthday Leave
• Holiday Buy Back
• Sick Pay

If you are interested in the above vacancy, apply via email to jobs@warwick-ward.com or send a CV in to: F.A.O. HR Department Warwick Ward (machinery) Ltd Blacker Hill Sidings Blacker Hill Barnsley S74 0RE

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