Head of Fleet

TL;DR

Head of Fleet (Logistics): Leading and scaling 100% electric fleet operations across decentralised London locations with an accent on procurement strategies, maintenance, compliance, and total cost of ownership optimisation. Focus on defining long-term fleet roadmap, negotiating high-value deals, minimising vehicle downtime, and driving data-led efficiency improvements.

London - Shoreditch · Hybrid

Company

Europe’s fastest-growing climate-tech and logistics startup building the first sustainable parcel delivery network powered by a 100% electric fleet, trusted by brands like John Lewis, Nespresso, and H&M.

What you will do

• Lead fleet strategy and procurement, including vehicle exploration, high-value deals, remarketing, holding periods, and financing.
• Own repair and maintenance operations, balancing internal workshops and external partnerships to minimise vehicle off-road time.
• Command decentralised teams across multiple London depots, ensuring performance and safety standards.
• Manage fleet admin, including insurance claims and PCN processing, streamlining high-volume tasks.
• Drive compliance and safety to meet regulatory requirements and O-Licence standards.
• Optimise total cost of ownership using data insights, reporting key metrics to executives.

Requirements

• 8+ years of fleet leadership experience, ideally in high-growth logistics.
• Proven track record in decentralised management of teams and assets across multiple locations.
• Strategic and analytical mindset for data-informed procurement, maintenance, and budgeting.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management from mechanics to executives.
• Unwavering ownership in solving open-ended problems for scalable fleet operations.
• Embody company values and set cultural standards.

Nice to have

• Experience managing electric vehicle fleets, including charging infrastructure and battery health.

Culture & Benefits

• Dynamic hybrid working with diverse team in high-growth environment and progression opportunities.
• 25 days holiday + public holidays, 1 birthday day off + 2 tenure-based days.
• Subsidised private medical insurance including dental, vision, and mental health therapy.
• Bi-annual performance reviews, tailored development plans, competitive salary + EMI options, annual compensation review.
• Weekly team lunches, quarterly socials, annual sports day, enhanced maternity/paternity policy, community volunteer days, cycle to work scheme, dog-friendly office.