Job Description:
About this pivotal leadership role, you will take ownership of a large-scale national fleet operation within an organisation undergoing transformation. As the leader, you will be responsible for managing a large workforce with various reporting lines including operations, safety, and compliance, fleet, administration, and continuous improvement.
This is a highly visible leadership position that requires balancing strategic oversight with operational depth. With strong backing from a progressive Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you will drive best-in-class performance, ensure compliance with heavy vehicle legislation, and set the safety standard across the business.
This role offers significant scale and influence, providing a platform to showcase your capability with genuine opportunities to progress into broader executive leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead operational and cost management across the national fleet ensuring optimal productivity, maintenance, and adherence to CPU and performance targets.
* Oversee compliance programs CoR HVNL and related frameworks embedding a culture of safety and accountability organisation-wide across both internal teams and contracted partners.
* Drive continuous improvement and transformation initiatives to lift efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service quality.
* Collaborate with CI and CoE teams to plan and execute capital investments, analyse DIFOT and wider performance metrics, and identify opportunities for long-term improvement.
* Build a high-performing inclusive culture across multiple teams and locations fostering accountability, innovation, and professional growth.
* Develop strong relationships with executives, internal stakeholders, and key external partners to maximise operational outcomes.
* Support and mentor senior leaders and frontline teams ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and promoting professional development.
About You:
* You have proven expertise in large-scale fleet and transport operations with the ability to lead senior leaders and frontline teams at scale.
* You possess strong commercial acumen capable of balancing operational execution with strategic outcomes.
* You are experienced in managing complex operations across multiple locations with a track record of delivering measurable results.
* You have demonstrated ability to implement continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service quality.
* You are skilled at building inclusive, accountable, and high-performing cultures influencing at both executive and operational levels.
* You are a confident hands-on leader who is equally comfortable with strategic planning and operational involvement.