Locally Based Fleet Manager Fixed Term contract until September 2026

Location – Based in Gillingham Kent

Salary  £35,000

Hours  Mon–Fri 8.30 – 5pm

Overview

From the Kitchens, our shops, and the businesses it serves, COOK Logistics provide the knowledge to transport our meals from A to B and ensures that every customer whether that be internally or externally have a remarkable experience, every time.

Main responsibilities:

*        Be responsible for the management of the Local Delivery Fleet on a day-to-day basis ensuring vehicle compliance with legal undertakings as per our Operators Licence.

*        Adhere to fleet maintenance schedules including servicing, six weekly inspections, MOT’s and defect reporting.

*        Management of the Local Delivery Fleet on a day-to-day basis, being the first point of contact for shops ensuring routine administration and compliance are adhered to.

*        Deliver Shop Leader and Driver training to achieve a Remarkable customer experience while adhering to all required safety and compliance protocols including accident procedures.

*        Administer LD Driver compliance checks to ensure drivers are fit and legal to drive with support from the Transport Manager.

*        Provide LD support for Shop Leaders, troubleshooting where necessary.

*        Maintain up to date Fleet lists including the Motor Insurers Database.

*        Administer the LD vehicle accident process in conjunction with our insurer to contain claim costs.

*        Visit shops regularly to conduct vehicle audits.

*        Deal with vehicle maintenance and repairs as necessary while maximising vehicle up time.

*        Administer PCN’s and other Traffic Offence Notices and follow up in conjunction with shop leaders.

*        Manage the LD purchase order and invoice authorisation process in an accurate and timely manner.

*        In conjunction with the Head of Local Delivery maintain fleet and driver levels in line with schedule to efficiently fulfil sales and track seasonal and Retail estate trends.

*        Present agreed KPI’s for weekly reporting.

*        Assist with other fleet activities as requested by the Transport Manager.

Ideally You Will Have 

*        Relevant Fleet Operation training.

*        National Road Haulage Operations.

*        An understanding of the Cook Retail Operation.

*        Experience of supplier relationships.

*        Any vocational training relevant to the position e.g. Health and Safety.

*        Good written and verbal communication with suitable IT skills.

If you tick most of these boxes but not all—don’t stress. We’re all about potential.

Excellent Benefits including

• Paid breaks
• Paid leave on your birthdays, moving house, become grandparent or your child starts school for the first time
• staff profit share
• Wellbeing program
• 30% staff discount
• Access to CookieJar Smart Spending discounts and free food perks.
• Team meals , events & away days
• Be part of a B-Corp-certified business that values sustainability, people, and the community.

And many more ‿.

 What Cook is About

We’re a proudly independent, family-owned B Corp, which basically means we care. A lot. About our food. About our people. And about doing the right thing—even when it’s not the easy thing.

Our vision for COOK has always been that we are a place where EVERYONE is welcome. We want everyone to feel like they belong at COOK. We all have different roles, different abilities and different personalities. By collaborating we can do remarkable things. Whatever your story, if you would like to grow with COOK please apply.

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