Fleet & Plant Manager

As Fleet & Plant Manager, you will oversee the full lifecycle of fleet and plant assets, from acquisition and maintenance to compliance and disposal. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external providers to ensure all vehicles and equipment meet legal and operational standards. You’ll also play a key role in budget planning, Cap Ex forecasting, and performance reporting, while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Ensure full compliance with company policies, ‘O’ Licence requirements, and legal standards (MOTs, LOLER/PUWER, ADR, driver hours).
• Manage fleet and plant budgets, Cap Ex planning, and asset utilisation.
• Manage maintenance to schedules, defect repairs, and accurate record-keeping.
• Lead investigations into incidents and liaise with external maintenance providers.
• Maintain SAP records and ensure accurate asset data.
• Audit fleet and plant annually and manage disposals.
• Minimise spot hires and maximise utilisation of owned assets.
• Attend monthly management meetings and report on compliance, Cap Ex, utilisation, and spend.
• Manage driver compliance, driver's hours, licence mandates, and tracking reports.
• Authorise requisitions and liaise with suppliers for maintenance and repairs.

• Communicate health, safety, and wellbeing updates to the team.
• Conduct performance reviews and identify training needs.
• Foster a positive, professional culture aligned with company values.
• Deliver toolbox talks and ensure HS&E compliance across teams.

• Proven experience managing mixed vehicle fleets and construction plant (excavators, telehandlers, dumpers).
• Strong understanding of compliance and maintenance standards.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Hands‑on approach with a commitment to service excellence.

• Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) – essential.

Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:
Full Time - 40 hours - Monday to Friday

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at Taylor Woodrow is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team.

Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

Taylor Woodrow recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.