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About us
Galeta is one of London's leading artisan wholesale bakeries. Built over 15 years from a market stall to a business with circa £18m revenue, we employ over 100 people and supply more than 1,200 wholesale customers across London and the South East, including major national coffee and food service accounts. Following our recent acquisition of Bread Bread, we are in an ambitious growth phase and are investing significantly in our technical and food safety capability.
Purpose of the role
We are looking for an experienced Fleet Manager to take ownership of our delivery fleet of 16 x 3.5T Luton low-loader box vans. This is a hands-on role responsible for keeping our vehicles safe, compliant, and on the road, while managing driver performance and supporting our delivery operation when required.
Key responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day running of a fleet of 16 x 3.5T Luton low-loader box vans, ensuring maximum vehicle availability.
- Schedule and oversee routine servicing, MOTs, and maintenance across the fleet
- Carry out basic mechanical checks and troubleshooting, and coordinate with external garages/mechanics for larger repairs
- Manage and appeal parking, congestion, ULEZ, and other traffic tickets on behalf of the business
- Maintain accurate records of vehicle documentation, insurance, servicing history, and defect reports
- Monitor driver daily van checks and ensure any faults are reported and actioned promptly
- Track fuel/energy usage and mileage, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs
- Ensure full compliance with relevant road transport, health & safety, and DVSA regulations
- Manage relationships with fleet suppliers and garages
- Step in to deliver to customers when required to cover driver shortages or urgent needs
- Report on fleet costs, downtime, and KPIs to the Operations Director
Skills & Experience Required
- Proven experience managing a multi-vehicle fleet, ideally box vans/LGVs
- Basic mechanical knowledge, with the ability to identify and troubleshoot common vehicle issues
- Experience appealing parking/traffic tickets and managing vehicle compliance documentation
- Full UK driving licence
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple vehicles, drivers, and deadlines
- Comfortable using fleet management software/systems and basic reporting tools
- Good communication skills, both with drivers and management
- Flexible and hands-on approach, willing to step in on deliveries when needed
- Experience in food, FMCG, or bakery logistics is an advantage
Why Join Galeta?
- Work in a growing company.
- Opportunities for advancement and professional development.
- Part of an environmentally driven company with strong sustainability manufacturing credentials.
Additional info
- Working hours: 4am to 1pm.
- 5 shifts per week organised through a weekly rota.
- Must have the right to work in the UK.
Pay: Up to £37,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hayes UB3 3BL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Fleet Management: 3 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
