DAF Fleet Services
Fleet Operations Manager
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Fleet Operations Manager
Fleet Operations Manager
DAF Fleet Services (Devizes)
Due to a year of substantial growth, we are part of one of the largest and most respected DAF dealer groups in Europe. In this exciting role within our DAF Fleet Services organisation based in Devizes, you’ll join a highly skilled and collaborative team.
We are DAF, the largest truck manufacturer in the UK with record growth and award-winning trucks year on year. Our expertise in fleet management ensures clients receive bespoke solutions tailored to their operational needs. Our role is pivotal in driving innovation, maintaining customer service excellence, and shaping the future of DAF’s service offering in a dynamic industry.
Benefits
- Base salary of £55,000 (dependent on experience)
- Annual 10% management bonus (aligned to personal, team, and business objectives)
- Company car
- Excellent development opportunities—in-house and manufacturer training, including Ford & Slater courses and technical exposure
- 33 days holiday (including statutory)
- Employee Recognition programmes
- Regular social and collaborative events to foster team growth and stakeholder relations
- Employee Assistance Programmes
- Career Progression Opportunities
- Pension scheme
- Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
About the Role
As Fleet Operations Manager, you’ll drive operational performance, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement within the Supplier Operations Team. Beyond routine maintenance, this role demands strong data analysis, cost optimisation, and trend identification to enhance fleet reliability while reducing operational expenditure.
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Key responsibilities include:
- Leading insight-driven decision-making to ensure efficiency and cost control
- Providing a customer-first approach while maintaining strong supplier relationships
- Leading cross-functional collaboration to minimise fleet downtime
Requirements & Qualities
We’re seeking a commercially adept Fleet Operations Manager with the following competence and attitude:
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in fleet maintenance, transport operations, or fleet management
- Strong commercial acumen, with a track record in cost control and budget management
- "Customer first" mindset, driven by team engagement and collaboration
- Analytical proficiency—interpreting operational and financial data to derive actionable insights
- Ability to identify trends, root causes, and implement data-driven solutions
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and positive influence
- Proven ability to manage high-performing teams
- "Can-do" attitude with a problem-solving approach
- Exceptional communication (both written and verbal)
- Organized, resilient, and motivating team culture
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Key Responsibilities
Criteria subject to role specifications
- Oversee maintenance operations for a fleet of HGVs, LCVs, and trailers
- Manage maintenance spend, with focus on cost control, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Ensure customer-first approach influences all commercial decisions
- Lead and develop high-performing teams by setting clear goals, fostering accountability, and fostering a collaborative, results-driven culture
- Identify and mitigate failure patterns, implementing preventative measures to reduce repeat defects, breakdowns, and unnecessary costs
- Manage and recommend third-party maintenance providers and supplier relationships
- Initiate continuous improvement efforts, focusing on efficiency, cost reduction, and asset longevity
- Collaborate with other departments to minimise fleet downtime
Working Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Commitment to Equality
As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate and are committed to a fully inclusive work environment. Equal opportunities and fairness are at the core of everything we do.
Apply today to advance your career with DAF Fleet Services.
No agencies, please. If you haven’t received a response within 21 days, your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest.
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