Role Overview
MARCH Engineering Group is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Fleet Manager to lead the optimisation and transformation of our vehicle fleet as the Group continues to scale through organic growth and acquisitions.
This role will take ownership of both day-to-day fleet operations and the development of a long-term fleet strategy. A key priority will be to review the current outsourced fleet management model and design a future operating model that delivers the optimal balance of; cost efficiency, control, data visibility and scalability across acquisitions.
This role will play a critical part in building a standardised, data-led fleet ecosystem that supports operational performance today and aligns with the Group’s long-term value creation strategy ahead of a planned private equity exit.
This is a hybrid role with a regular presence in Burton and national travel as required.
Core Responsibilities
Fleet Strategy & Transformation
- Conduct a full review of the current fleet operating model (including outsourced providers, systems, and processes).
- Develop and implement a Group-wide fleet strategy aligned to growth, acquisition integration, and exit value creation.
- Define the optimal future model (outsourced vs in-house vs hybrid), including commercial structure and governance.
- Lead the transition to the new operating model, including systems, suppliers and internal processes.
Fleet Operations & Commercial Management
- Oversee management of a mixed fleet of LCVs, company cars, and EV vehicles.
- Own supplier relationships including leasing providers, maintenance networks, telematics and fuel card providers.
- Drive cost control across: leasing and funding models, maintenance and downtime, fuel and EV charging
- Optimise vehicle utilisation and lifecycle management.
Data, Systems & Insight
- Lead the selection, implementation, or optimisation of fleet management systems.
- Build robust, centralised data reporting across: fleet utilisation, cost per vehicle, driver behaviour, incident and insurance data
- Use data to drive decision-making and continuous improvement at Group level.
Driver Behaviour, Safety & Compliance
- Implement a structured driver performance framework using telematics data (speeding, idling, harsh braking etc.).
- Ensure full compliance with: operator licence requirements (where applicable), DVLA checks, insurance and duty of care obligations
- Promote a safety-first culture across all operating businesses.
Acquisition Integration
- Lead fleet integration for all newly acquired businesses (5–8 per annum), including: harmonisation of fleet policies and standards, integration into Group systems and reporting, supplier consolidation where appropriate
- Provide a clear playbook for rapid integration.
Sustainability & Future Fleet Planning
- Develop and implement a roadmap for EV adoption and infrastructure and carbon reduction.
- Ensure fleet strategy aligns with client expectations and regulatory direction.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Essential
- Proven experience managing and scaling vehicle fleets
- Experience reviewing or transitioning fleet operating models (outsourced vs in-house)
- Strong commercial acumen with demonstrable cost optimisation experience
- Experience working in a multi-site or acquisitive environment
- Strong data mindset — able to translate telematics and cost data into insight and action
- Experience in engineering, utilities, or field-based service environments
- Experience with EV transition and infrastructure planning
- Understanding of private equity environments or value creation plans
- Experience implementing fleet management systems
Desirable
- Experience in engineering, utilities, or field-based service environments
- Experience with EV transition and infrastructure planning
- Understanding of private equity environments or value creation plans
- Experience implementing fleet management systems