Zenith

Zenith, independent fleet partner based in Leeds

Zenith describes itself as the UK's leading independent leasing, fleet management and vehicle outsourcing business. From its base at Number One, Great Exhibition Way, Kirkstall Forge, in Leeds, the company funds and manages vehicles for business fleets, runs salary sacrifice car schemes and supports consumer drivers. Its stated position is that of a strategic fleet partner with a multi-asset, multi-service offer, and it reports more than 166,000 vehicles under management.

The company presents itself as independent, a characteristic it links to freedom in how it structures funding and services for clients. Its declared vision is to be the UK's most customer-focused fleet partner, and it says it works with many of the biggest names on the road.

Fleet solutions across every vehicle type

Zenith's business line covers vehicles from bicycles to cars, vans, trucks and trailers, with the stated aim of serving any fleet size. The offer is organised around several areas:

• Corporate fleet solutions, including fleet management and fleet funding.
• LCV fleets and commercial fleet solutions.
• Fleet rental and trailer rentals.
• EV fleets.
• Special builds, alongside motorbikes, cars, vans and trucks.

The company says its teams manage and optimise fleets of all sizes and vehicle types, and that it can fund them in whichever way suits the client. For commercial operations it states that its team keeps customers rolling 24/7/365, a round-the-clock support commitment that sits apart from ordinary office hours.

Salary sacrifice schemes

Zenith has provided salary sacrifice schemes for more than 25 years, according to its own account, and presents itself as a trusted provider to well-known businesses. The scheme is positioned as a cost-effective route to an electric or hybrid vehicle, with tax benefits for both employers and employees. The company also points to its quality-assured used cars as an additional source of value within the scheme.

Its salary sacrifice material is split between employers and employees, and is complemented by driver guides, FAQs and a benchmarking report on salary sacrifice.

Support for drivers

For individuals, whether they are choosing a new car or already drive a Zenith vehicle, the company maintains a Driver Hub. It brings together service booking and MOT arrangements, driving guides, electric vehicle FAQs, car maintenance information and on-demand webinars. Personal car solutions and company car information are also grouped in this area.

How the company frames its approach

Zenith summarises its method in three pillars. The first, "Powered by People", refers to the internal culture and the teams behind customer results. The second, "Customer-led Propositions", describes flexibility, listening to clients and collaborative work. The third, "Engineer for Tomorrow", covers digital tools, clear communication and innovation oriented towards sustainability and net zero goals.

Under the heading of impact, the company states that it uses its position as an industry leader to address environmental and social challenges, with areas dedicated to planet, culture and community. It also publishes a modern slavery statement, gender pay gap information and investor materials.

Corporate structure and regulation

Zenith is a trading name of Zenith Vehicle Contracts Limited, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. ZenAuto is the trading name of ZenAuto Limited, also authorised and regulated by the FCA. The company notes that it may pay a referral fee to other businesses that send it customers, and that the amount paid does not affect what the customer pays.

Zenith also maintains a newsroom with company news, an insights hub, a press centre and media resources, and it recruits through apprenticeships and graduate-style career pages.