Vacancy Information
We have a fantastic opportunity to join the Logistics team at Greggs as a National Fleet Manager.
We can offer you:
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Management Bonus Scheme which is worth up to 12.5% of your salary
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Pension scheme with matching employer contributions up to 7%
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Colleague discount, up to 50% off our own-produced products
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Profit share - We want everyone to share in the success of the business, so we distribute 10% of our profits to all our colleagues who have at least 6-month service, or more, each year
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25 days (5 weeks) annual leave, pro-rated, increasing with service (in addition to bank holidays), plus 1 additional floating day
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The opportunity to purchase additional annual leave twice a year
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Colleague share plans, giving you the opportunity to save and invest in Greggs, with the chance to buy Greggs shares at a discounted rate
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Private Medical Insurance which is free for you and subsidised for your dependants
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Income Protection should you become unable to work due to long-term sickness
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Death in service benefit which provides a lump-sum payment equal to 4 times your year's salary
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Virtual GP, Physiotherapy and Lifestyle Consultations - we provide access to a fantastic total wellbeing app for you and your family
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Employee Assistance Programme - we provide all colleagues with access to an EAP helpline providing mental health support as well as financial and legal support
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Savings and discounts, including digital gift card discounts, online cashback, in-store and online coupons and lifestyle offers
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Career progression and learning and development opportunities
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A company who cares about our communities; the environment and being a better business! Click here to read about The Greggs Pledge
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Colleague Networks - internal groups where colleagues and their allies can share their own experiences, offer feedback on the way we do things at Greggs, and provide support to one another
About the role
- This is a full-time role, however flexibility in this will be considered
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We know that having a work-life balance is important, so we offer our colleagues as much flexibility as possible in line with the needs of their role
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The base location for this role is flexible; however, regular travel throughout the UK and occasional overnight stays will be required. You will play a critical role in ensuring our fleet remains compliant, available, and cost-effective, supporting Greggs' distribution network and future growth plans.
What you'll do
As National Fleet Manager, you will lead the strategic and operational management of Greggs’ fleet, overseeing a direct team of nine colleagues within a wider central function of 50. Responsible for a fleet comprising 400 vehicles, 150 trailers, and 120 items of material handling equipment (MHE), you will ensure the fleet remains fully compliant, operationally efficient, and cost-effective. Working closely with key stakeholders across the business, you will play a critical role in supporting and enabling Greggs’ growing distribution network, ensuring fleet capability, reliability, and service excellence are maintained at all times.
Key responsibilities include:
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Providing leadership across all aspects of fleet compliance, maintenance, procurement, utilisation, and operational performance.
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Ensuring full compliance with Operator Licence obligations, DVSA requirements, OCRS performance standards, MOT compliance, road fund licensing, and internal audit requirements.
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Maximising fleet availability by overseeing vehicle maintenance programmes, VOR management, accident repairs, and supplier performance.
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Managing fleet budgets, capital expenditure programmes, repair and maintenance contracts, and operational costs to deliver value and efficiency.
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Leading fleet performance reviews and using data analysis to identify opportunities for improvement and cost reduction.
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Developing and maintaining vehicle and MHE specifications that align with operational requirements, safety standards, and future business needs.
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Working closely with operational teams, Fleet Managers, suppliers, and external partners to deliver service excellence across the network.
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Managing fleet audits, regulatory inspections, compliance investigations, and corrective action plans.
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Overseeing fleet asset utilisation, replacement planning, disposal strategies, and supplier relationships.
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Supporting strategic projects including fleet modernisation, sustainability initiatives, and future transport technologies.
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Driving Greggs' decarbonisation strategy through the evaluation and implementation of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV), alternative fuels such as HVO, and electric vehicle charging solutions.
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Contributing to business planning, project delivery, and continuous improvement initiatives that support operational growth and efficiency.
About you
We're looking for an enthusiastic, results-driven leader with a passion for safety, compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. You'll be comfortable leading change, supporting a nationwide operation, and identifying opportunities to improve fleet performance and sustainability.
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You'll be a highly motivated fleet professional with the ability to balance operational priorities, regulatory compliance, financial control, and long-term strategic planning.
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You'll be successful in this role if you have:
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Significant experience managing a commercial vehicle fleet within a transport, logistics, distribution, or related environment.
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Strong knowledge of fleet compliance, Operator Licence requirements, and transport legislation.
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Experience of vehicle engineering, maintenance management, and emerging vehicle technologies.
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A proven ability to manage suppliers, contracts, budgets, and operational performance.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.
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Strong analytical, planning, and organisational skills.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and fleet management systems.
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A Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in National Road Haulage Operations.
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A full UK driving licence.
About Greggs
Here at Greggs, we love what we do, and we have fun! What makes us so special is our culture - how we behave and support each other. Everyone's welcome at Greggs. Whatever their background, preferences or beliefs we want all of our colleagues to feel welcome and able to be themselves at work. You can read more about us here: Greggs Careers | About Greggs.
