Parking for a large, mobile workforce is a logistical and administrative headache. For a company like Mears Group - a major UK housing and social care provider, with hundreds of engineers constantly attending repairs and maintenance jobs nationwide - managing parking represents a significant financial and operational challenge.

Previously, their drivers paid for parking individually or out of their own pockets, leaving the finance team buried under a mountain of receipts every month. On top of that, PCNs were a constant headache. They were so routine that they had become embedded into the P&L and treated as ‘just part of running a fleet’, despite being avoidable and adding unnecessary admin.

Mears Group recognised that their disconnected parking system was creating unnecessary friction, costing them both time and money. They needed a single solution that could simplify everything for both their drivers and their back office.

Centralising Parking for a Fleet on the Move

To solve this problem, Mears Group adopted JustPark Fleet Manager, a business account designed specifically for organisations with mobile teams. The solution centralises all parking activity under a single, unified system.

Now, instead of paying with cash or credit cards and eliminating the need for cash payments or paper receipts, engineers use the JustPark app to find and book parking anywhere across the UK. They simply type in a postcode, and the app displays all available pre-approved spaces nearby. 

With over 150,000 spaces available, drivers can access both traditional car parks and cost-effective private driveways. Best of all, payment is handled seamlessly through the business account, so drivers never have to pay out of pocket again.

JustPark Fleet Manager also provides critical tools for the business. A user-friendly dashboard gives finance and operations teams complete visibility into parking activity, making it easy to track and forecast expenses. The system can even be configured to allow company-paid parking only when a driver is using a company vehicle, ensuring compliance and preventing misuse. 

At the end of each month, the finance team receives one consolidated invoice with a line-by-line breakdown, simplifying tax preparation and reconciliation.

The Results: More Time, Fewer Fines, and Greater Control

Since implementing JustPark, Mears Group has seen a dramatic return on their investment. The transition from a fragmented, time-consuming process to a single, streamlined platform delivered multiple benefits:

• Admin Efficiency Gains: There are no more manual reimbursement forms or endless receipt chasing. Finance teams are freed up to focus on higher-value tasks.

• Reduced Delays on the Road: By using the app to find and book spots in advance, drivers spend less time searching for parking, allowing them to get to jobs faster.

• Fewer PCNs: Drivers can easily find and pay for parking through the app, and if they need more time, they can extend their session straight from their phone. This has led to a dramatic drop in PCNs.

• Cost Savings: By utilising JustPark’s extensive network of pre-bookable spots, Mears Group has been able to secure cheaper rates compared to paying on-street.

• Enhanced Visibility and Control: The dashboard provides real-time insights, giving the business total transparency into its fleet's parking habits and costs.

By transforming a complex administrative and financial process into an integrated, centralised system, Mears Group has improved efficiency and made things easier for drivers.

Ready to simplify your fleet’s parking?

JustPark Fleet Manager helps businesses like Mears Group simplify everyday parking. With centralised billing, user management, and access to over 150,000 UK-wide spaces, it reduces admin, cuts costs, and makes parking stress-free for your entire team.

Request a free demo to discover how JustPark Fleet Manager can simplify your fleet parking, reduce admin and save costs for your business.