Fleet Manager – St Margaret\’s

Fleet Manager

Permanent | €50,000 – €56,000 per annum
St. Margaret\’s, County Dublin – Airport Logistics Park

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Fleet Manager to join a Catering Company in Dublin, one of the world\’s leading providers of inflight catering and aviation logistics services.

Based at the Airport Logistics Park in St. Margaret\’s, this is a senior operational and compliance-focused role, responsible for managing a fleet of up to 30 HGV vehicles, overseeing the transport budget, and ensuring full regulatory, safety, and security compliance within a fast-paced aviation environment.

What\’s on offer

• Salary: €50,000 – €56,000 per year
• Permanent, full-time role
• Free on-site parking
• Free meals on duty
• Company pension
• VHI healthcare
• Sick pay
• Bike to Work scheme
• Long-term career stability within a global organisation

✈️ The Role

Reporting to the Service Delivery Manager, the Fleet Manager plays a pivotal role in delivering on-time performance (OTP) while ensuring that the transport fleet operates to best-in-class standards across compliance, safety, security, and cost control.

You will be a key contributor to departmental strategy, driving continuous improvement across fleet operations while supporting the wider catering and ramp environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and maintain on-time performance (OTP) in line with company targets
• Manage the HGV fleet (up to 30 vehicles), ensuring availability, reliability, and cost efficiency
• Ensure full compliance with RSA regulations, including tachographs, driving hours, CPC, and all HGV legislative requirements
• Manage and control the transport budget, demonstrating strong commercial awareness and cost-reduction focus
• Implement and embed best-practice fleet and transport management structures, optimising efficiencies while maintaining operational flexibility
• Lead seasonal and volume-based resource planning to support fluctuating operational demands
• Ensure all security controls are fully compliant with AVSEC, Department of Transport, and internal policies
• Manage Health & Safety and Air Safety policies within the transport and ramp environment
• Liaise closely with fleet maintenance providers to manage scheduling, costs, and vehicle uptime
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Catering and department heads to support strategic initiatives, including the potential introduction of third-party business
• Contribute to departmental development initiatives aligned with Security, Health & Safety, Air Safety, and HACCP requirements

✅ What We\’re Looking For

• Proven experience at Transport or Fleet Management level
• Transport Manager\’s Certificate
• Full, clean Category C driving licence
• Up-to-date CPC qualification
• Strong budget management skills with a clear understanding of commercial impact
• Demonstrated ability to identify and remove unnecessary costs
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Flexible approach to working hours, including shifts and weekends when required
• Eligible to work in Ireland
• Ability to successfully complete Garda Vetting and a 5-year background check

Desirable Experience

• 3+ years\’ experience in fleet or transport management
• Experience operating within a regulated, time-critical environment (aviation/logistics preferred)

✨ Why join us?

This is a high-impact leadership role within a critical aviation operation where fleet performance directly affects flight schedules, safety, and customer experience. You\’ll have the opportunity to shape best practice, influence strategy, and build a long-term career within a globally recognised brand.

Apply now to take ownership of a vital fleet operation at the heart of Irish aviation.