Job Description

When people think of Severn Trent, they immediately think of water and waste – and that's only natural – it's our bread and butter after all… but you might not realise we have a thriving Fleet team who currently manage, repair and maintain a fleet of over 2,900 vehicles! From company cars to water tankers, we ensure that Severn Trent can safely transport equipment, valuable resources and our teams around safely and efficiently from A to B, day in day out.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Here at Severn Trent our Fleet Programme Managers role is key to how all of our business moves.

You will be responsible for leading and delivering the Severn Trent and HD fleet replacement and growth programmes, valued at around £68m for FY26. This includes developing high‑quality business cases for capital funding and ensuring all programmes are delivered on time, to the required standard and within budget, without impacting operational performance. The role also ensures internal customers receive exceptional support when engaging with the Fleet Programme Team.

In addition, the position provides strong leadership to the Fleet Programme Team, oversees external third‑party partners to ensure outstanding service, and offers clear guidance and visibility to customers and stakeholders. The role also deputises for the Head of Fleet as the fleet subject‑matter expert when required.

Key Accountabilities within the role include:-

• Responsible for bottom-up build and top down management of the CAPEX budgets. Ensuring spend is in line with forecasts, reporting on progress and identifying risks
• Responsible for leading a team to ensure our customer’s needs are met and their experience in dealing with the team and their delivery is seamless
• Manage our external service providers to ensure delivery of our required KPI’s and service levels
• Making sure we are in accordance with all our company and legislative requirements, to include the upkeep of any documentation
• Ensure that the Fleet Programme Team supply the required number of vehicles to the required standards on time every time.
• Agree, implement, and monitor targets on vehicle renewals and communicate effectively to both internal and external stakeholders
• Help solve technical issues, manage suppliers and vehicle manufacturers including bid support and tender renewal programmes in conjunction with Commercial team
• Motivate and develop the team to ensure that targets and standards are consistently met and exceeded where possible.
• Proactively manage and enhance welfare and safety standards
• Responsible for shaping the future direction of the Fleet department at depot and company level
• Adopting a continuous improvement process to enhance future services and increase customer satisfaction
• Ensuring suppliers operate to the company’s standards and standards of service
• Ensure workloads, quality of work and performance are being managed to enable Fleet Services to deliver against regulatory, customer and company targets
• Investigate any issues / complaints or discrepancies while engaging with other departments to ensure resolution in a timely manner

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

In order to be successful in this role, you will need a strong understanding of the Fleet sector, alongside solid knowledge of daily fleet processes, health and safety requirements, DVSA standards and effective people‑management practices. You should bring experience leading teams in a fast‑paced environment, managing contracts and stakeholders, and communicating confidently with both suppliers and colleagues.

Strong IT skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage budgets are essential, as well as a commitment to delivering high levels of customer service and handling escalations professionally. Success in this role also requires a drive to achieve objectives, the ability to identify and resolve process issues, and a good understanding of the cost impacts of failure to ensure continuous improvement and a better customer experience.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
• Car allowance £4800 per year
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies (including, a year off paid for any maternity and adoption leave)
• Two volunteering days per year

WHAT’S NEXT

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. We’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails.

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