Woodland Group are recruiting an HGV Fleet Controller for our team in Yaxley, Peterborough. Reporting to and working with the Compliance Manager the HGV Fleet and Compliance Manager will support the Class 1 Woodland Logistics Drivers. Fleet & Fleet team and UK depots. The Fleet Controller will oversee the day-to-day management of our vehicle fleet, including maintenance, repairs, fuel management, and compliance. You'll work closely with drivers, maintenance teams, and external partners to ensure seamless operations.

About us:

Woodland Group is more than just a logistics and supply chain company. Independently owned, we continuously challenge ourselves and our teams to innovate and adapt, provide expert solutions and create opportunities for clients, team members, partners and communities. Our culture thrives on a drive for excellence and innovation, collaboration, agility through independence, opportunities to learn and develop, our diversity and relationship building, and our desire to bring skills and passion to a quickly changing and fast-paced environment.

About the role:

Organising inspections & MOTs (HGV)

Resolving vehicle defects, breakdowns, ancillary repairs across the fleet the

Operating our asset/repair management software - uploading jobs, management of the asset maintenance system (Aquarius), handling stock control, actioning defects in a timely, efficient and effective manner.

Purchasing – ordering general spares, fuel, and ancillary parts when needed.

Driver welfare – Communicating with drivers relating to vehicle defects and breakdowns.

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.

Collaborate with drivers, depots and maintenance teams to resolve issues in a timely and effective manner.

Manage fleet-related incidents and reduce operational costs.

Monitor job progression and report any service issues immediately.

Manage all VOR on a daily basis reporting to the Head of fleet together with daily conference calls with all depots with up to date progress ( 10am/14.00pm)

Personal Specification

Experience in a similar role within the logistics or fleet management industry.

Resilient, process-driven, self-starter who can work under pressure and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

You have the ability to work thoroughly, methodically with an excellent attention to detail;

You can work collaboratively with other members of the team as well as key stakeholders across the group;

You have the natural ability and enjoy building and maintaining strong working relationships;

You excel with a team environment as well as being able to work autonomously when required;

You are flexible, adaptable, and open minded and respond well to the ever-changing priorities and challenges while remaining calm and focussed on getting the job done;

You are proactive looking at ways to improve processes and have the initiative to put them forward and where possible into practice;

You actively seek ways to enhance your knowledge and improve your performance; and

You are self-motivated, have huge drive and ambition – you thrive off achieving great success and helping to build a great place to work!

If you have fantastic communication skills, and want to be a part of small team of industry experts, then please apply!

Why you'll love working for us:

We have a new UK benefits programme based on what our staff asked us for! This includes...

Generous holiday allowance which rises with service.

Recognition awards and Incentives.

Length of service incentives

Enhanced occupational maternity pay

Profit share scheme

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Mental health and stress hotline

Retail discounts and awards

Discounted health club membership

Real career opportunities

Team bonding opportunities and events

To be part of a fast-moving exciting company with a great team of people.

And much more…

We look forward to you joining our world where WE CARE, WE CONNECT, WE DELIVER.

At Woodland Group success is down to our dedicated and experienced teams right across the globe. We create safe spaces for collective growth – regardless of background. We embrace differences and believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person can bring to Woodland. We deliver opportunities across a wide variety of roles all over the world, from entry level to senior management, behind the steering wheel, in IT and tech or eCommerce. Every Woodlander has access to training and development courses and can drive their own success forward, to realise their full potential.

Woodland Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and a member of the Disability Confidence Scheme. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessible interviews to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Woodland Group and are in need of special assistance, please send an email to recruitment@woodlandgroup.com.