Fleet Manager

About the role

Role Summary

As the Fleet Manager you will oversee TCHR’s vehicle fleet, ensuring operational efficiency, safety compliance, and cost-effectiveness. Key responsibilities include vehicle maintenance, fuel management, driver safety, regulatory compliance, and procurement.

A key element of the role is ensuring that the operatives have a safe vehicle and liaising with the vehicle hire contractor to ensure that vehicles are insured, tracked and in contract.

There are further contracts which need managing involving livery and telematics.

Salary:

£42,623

Hours of Work:

40 hours

Contract:

6 month

Probation Period:

6 months

Notice Period:

1 month

Who are we?

We provide more than 13,000 homes across Kent, Sussex and Surrey. Over the years we have invested heavily in our homes and continue to do so as part of the Peabody Group. We promote hybrid working and have more than 300 employees based in various locations across our operating area.

Meet your Manager

"I have recently joined a fantastic team at TCH, and the team have already made me feel at home. I can see the enthusiasm and drive they all have in delivering an exceptional service to our residents. I have worked in the industry for over 25 years and started my career as a roofer and now lead the repairs and maintenance team for TCH.

It’s an exciting time to be joining TCH with our new repairs service and we are looking for a service manager to come on board and support the team."

Russell Head, General Manager

What will you be doing?

Role Specific Responsibilities

•Maintenance Management: Schedule, manage, and track regular maintenance, servicing, and repairs to maximize vehicle lifespan and minimise downtime.
•Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to transport legislation (e.g., driver hours, MOT, licensing) and implement safety policies
•Cost Control: Monitor fuel usage, repair expenses, and insurance to minimise total cost of ownership. Review current practices to determine if these can be improved upon and co-ordinate fuel cards.
•Vehicle Procurement & Disposal: Manage the acquisition, leasing, and decommissioning of vehicles to align with operational needs.
•Driver Management: Oversee driver performance, safety training, accident reporting, and insurance claims.
•Data Analysis: Use fleet management software to track performance metrics, fuel efficiency, and asset utilisation
•Ensure compliance with all internal and external policies
•Lead on contract management meetings as appropriate
•Effective management of sub-contractors
•Act as an ambassador for TCHR at all times
•Deliver on your promises

General

• To adhere to the equal opportunities policy and to actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible.

• Recognise, respect, and promote the different roles and diversity of the individuals within the business.

• To actively contribute towards achieving the business performance targets.

• Work in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and ensure you complete training on data protection regularly.

• To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and relevant EC directives.

• To take responsibility for your own development and professionalism, ensuring that you keep up to date with new developments and continuously expand and build on your knowledge.

• Attend and participate in training and other meetings and staff events as required.

• Be an effective member of your team, presenting a positive impression of your section and the business.

· This role requires the individual to travel to various sites, and it is therefore expected that an individual in this role has a full driving licence and access to a car with relevant insurance.

This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required. It is not comprehensive, and it is expected that other duties will be undertaken as this role develops and as may be reasonably expected

About You

Education & Qualifications

•Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, and statutory requirements in relation to the role - Desirable

Key Skills & Competencies

•Excellent communication, engagement, negotiation and influencing skills - Essential
•Excellent use of excel - Essential
•Excellent planning and data interrogation skills - Essential
•IT literate (Microsoft Office)
•Experience of working in the Housing Sector - Desirable

Behaviours

•Positive proactive attitude - Essential
•Professional approach with high standards - Essential

Why Choose Us

• Contributory pension scheme 4% to 10% matched contributions
• Hybrid working
• Free onsite car parking
• Life assurance of 4x annual salary (Terms and Conditions apply)
• 30 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
• Two volunteer days per year
• Employee assistance programme (24/7 telephone advice, information portal & face to face counselling sessions)
• Corporate eye care scheme providing free eye tests and free VDU glasses or contribution towards VDU glasses
• Extensive annual Staff Wellbeing programme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave provision
• Flexible annual benefits (for dental, healthcare, shopping vouchers, technology etc.)
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Access to an extensive range of corporate discounts on shopping, travel & days out
• Social events, including lunchtime walking, rounders, festive Fridays
• Travel loan

Our Values

Our culture is about the shared values, beliefs and behaviours that determine how we do things, then the ways and systems of working that help to get those things done.

Our new values, principles and behaviours will put customers at the heart and provide the foundation for the culture of the new organisation. Only by delivering a cohesive and customer-focused culture will we be able to achieve our purpose and priorites.

We have taken an inclusive and collaborative approach to developing the following values, working together with colleagues, customers and the Board:

Equal Opportunities Statement

TCH is an equal opportunities employer committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity or paternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or caring responsibilities.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join TCH.

We are recognised as a ‘Disability Confident Committed Employer’. As part of this commitment, individuals who disclose at application stage that they have a disability, will be invited to interview provided they demonstrate that they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Candidates will be asked if they require any support or reasonable adjustments to enable them to fully participate in the recruitment process.

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Internal Applications

Please send a letter clearly demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the criteria contained on the job description and person specification to recruitment@tch.org.uk.

For internal staff only: Please note, if you're currently on legacy TCH, Rosebery, InTouch, Family Mosaic etc Terms and Conditions and are successful in your application, you will automatically be transferred to the new Peabody Terms and Conditions.

Additionally, if you move to a TCH role on a secondment basis, your Terms and Conditions will not change.

If you have any questions, or require further clarification, please speak to HR.

External Applications

Please complete our online application form by clicking the Apply button below. We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward, so we strongly encourage early applications.

Please note: As an employer, Town & Country Housing does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.

Key dates

Applications Close:

Tuesday, 21 April 2026

Interview Date:

Monday, 27 April 2026