Head of Fleet - SGN : Job Details

Head of Fleet

Flexible across Scotland & Southern England

Personal Contract | Full-time | Hybrid

Bonus - Private Healthcare - Car Allowance - Competitive pension scheme – Enhanced maternity/paternity pay – Life assurance – HolidayPlus – Cycle2work Scheme & more

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As Head of Fleet, you will lead the strategic direction and operational delivery of our fleet services, ensuring safety, efficiency, and sustainability across the organisation.

We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses. Every role, whether in the office or on the front line, plays a key part in this mission. Here’s how you will contribute…

• Lead our Fleet team, ensuring all commercial vehicles and company cars are legally compliant, well-maintained, and cost-efficient.
• Develop and implement innovative fleet strategies, introducing new technologies and systems, cost-saving initiatives, and efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with senior management and key stakeholders across SHE, HR, Finance, Operations, other GDNs and suppliers to align fleet policies with business objectives and reduce operational costs.
• Manage fleet budgets with precision, conducting regular reviews and forecasting to ensure financial efficiency.
• Ensure all SGN vehicles and drivers meet the highest safety and legal standards, maintaining full compliance with relevant regulations.
• Oversee third-party service providers, ensuring they meet or exceed performance standards through robust improvement plans and regular reviews.
• Implement initiatives to reduce road risks, working with accident management providers and insurers to minimise motor claims and incidents.
• Introduce performance reporting to monitor and improve fleet performance, plant efficiency, and driver behaviour, providing actionable insights to the organisation.
• Lead the implementation of electric vehicles (EVs) and initiatives that support fleet sustainability.
• Demonstrate a strong grasp of cost drivers across fleet, plant, and equipment, holding stakeholders to account through data-driven insights to deliver on budgets.
• Lead the development of long-term fleet and plant strategy, including vehicle mix, ownership models, fleet size, and proactive maintenance schedules.
• Maintain continuous dialogue with fleet users to ensure their requirements are met and they remain engaged with the service provided.
• Drive capability and development within the Fleet team.

What you will need

• Ideally, a Certificate of Professional Competence and membership in a fleet professional body such as ACFO, ICFM, or CAFM, though not essential.
• Thorough understanding of fleet costs, budgets, vehicle engineering, maintenance, and repair.
• Experience managing a large, diverse fleet across multiple sites, with strong planning, organisational, and team leadership skills.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and suppliers, driving strategic initiatives, commercial negotiations and communicating effectively.
• Strong data analysis and manipulation skills to deliver cost-effective and high-quality fleet services.
• Comprehensive understanding of fleet legislation and Operator Licence obligations.
• Expertise in project and resource planning, with excellent communication and contract management skills.
• Proven ability to lead change and continuous improvement within fleet operations.
• Familiarity with sustainability initiatives, including electric vehicle (EV) integration and carbon reduction strategies.
• Confidence in using fleet management systems and digital tools to monitor performance and support decision-making.

Not sure you meet every requirement?

Research shows some people – particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds – may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

If this role interests you but you’re not sure you tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you. You might be just who we’re looking for – now or in the future.

Why SGN?

SGN is a leader in pioneering research and development toward a net-zero energy system. Our cutting-edge technologies and innovative thinking are driving change in the gas industry, all while keeping people safe and warm.

If you require any accommodations or support during the application process, reach out to us. We're here to help ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for everyone.

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