Fleet and Equipment Manager

WFS Patron; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WFS Patron in Peterborough is seeking a pivotal leader to run the Fleet and Equipment function, ensuring vehicles and equipment are maintained, repaired and managed to the highest standards of safety, compliance and performance. You will bridge the Head of Assets and frontline teams, delivering fleet services that maximise value and continuous service improvement.

You will oversee workshop operations, asset management systems, budgets and procurement, ensuring compliance with legislation and

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimise Fleet and Equipment workshop operations, ensuring compliance with legislation, regulations and industry best practice.
• Manage and develop a multidisciplinary team, including maintenance, equipment, stores and administration staff, fostering high performance and continuous improvement.
• Support the development and implementation of fleet and equipment policies, procedures and strategies that drive consistency, efficiency and service excellence.
• Oversee asset management systems, ensuring the accuracy, integrity and effective use of fleet and equipment data to inform decision-making and performance reporting.
• Manage fleet and equipment replacement programmes, procurement activities and capital projects in line with organisational strategies and financial plans.
• Monitor and manage departmental budgets, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and maximise value for money.
• Take overall responsibility for workshop health and safety arrangements, including risk assessments, COSHH compliance and engineering competency management.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing specialist advice and ensuring a customer-focused approach to service delivery.
• Represent the organisation at local, regional and national forums, contributing to projects, working groups and future fleet planning initiatives.

Job description

This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for managing the Fleet and Equipment function, ensuring that all operational vehicles and equipment are maintained, repaired and managed to the highest standards of safety, compliance and performance. Acting as the key link between the Head of Assets and operational teams, you will lead the delivery of fleet and equipment services that support frontline operations while achieving value for money and continuous service improvement.

You will oversee workshop operations, asset management systems, budgets and procurement activities, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards and organisational policies. Working collaboratively with stakeholders across the Service, you will provide expert advice, drive innovation and contribute to the development of fleet and equipment strategies that support current and future operational requirements.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and optimise Fleet and Equipment workshop operations, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations and industry best practice.
• Manage and develop a multidisciplinary team, including maintenance, equipment, stores and administration staff, fostering high performance and continuous improvement.
• Support the development and implementation of fleet and equipment policies, procedures and strategies that drive consistency, efficiency and service excellence.
• Oversee asset management systems, ensuring the accuracy, integrity and effective use of fleet and equipment data to inform decision-making and performance reporting.
• Manage fleet and equipment replacement programmes, procurement activities and capital projects in line with organisational strategies and financial plans.
• Monitor and manage departmental budgets, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and maximise value for money.
• Take overall responsibility for workshop health and safety arrangements, including risk assessments, COSHH compliance and engineering competency management.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing specialist advice and ensuring a customer-focused approach to service delivery.
• Represent the organisation at local, regional and national forums, contributing to projects, working groups and future fleet planning initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced fleet, engineering or asset management professional who is passionate about leadership, operational excellence and delivering services that directly support frontline emergency response capabilities.