Fleet, Asset and Commissioning Manager

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Up to 29 days annual leave (pro rata)

Flexible working options

Training and development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

The Fleet, Asset and Commissioning Manager role within Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service, part of Suffolk County Council, leads fleet strategy, asset management and commissioning. You will shape service vehicles and equipment provision, drive procurement, mentor teams, and influence frontline delivery to keep communities safe.

Based at Phoenix House/Martlesham, you will work with regional networks and senior stakeholders, managing budgets and exploring innovative solutions to ensure compliance and

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification (Level 6/7) or equivalent, engineering or motor vehicle qualifications desirable.
• Significant leadership experience with the ability to manage, motivate and develop teams.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, contract management and project delivery.
• A Category C (Class C) driving licence.
• Experience managing budgets, producing reports and developing departmental plans.
• A values-driven approach aligned with the NFCC Core Code of Ethics and SCC's WE ASPIRE values.

Responsibilities

• Develop vehicle and equipment specifications and manage procurement and contract processes for the capital replacement programme.
• Lead and support teams based at Phoenix House and Anson Road, Martlesham, fostering a high-performing, collaborative environment.
• Represent Fleet Services at strategic forums, including Programme Boards and Continuous Improvement Boards.
• Build relationships with regional and national TOG networks to share knowledge and implement best practice.
• Provide expert advice and solutions on fleet-related matters influencing service-wide decisions.
• Manage projects from conception to delivery, ensuring objectives, budgets and timescales are met.
• Monitor and report revenue and capital budgets, ensuring procurement projects deliver value for money.
• Drive innovation by exploring emerging technologies to enhance fleet capability and compliance.
• Collaborate with operational and corporate teams to support service delivery.
• Inspire, mentor and develop colleagues to support the team and wider Fire and Rescue Service.

Skills

Leadership experience

Procurement knowledge

Project delivery

Budget management

Driving licence

Education

Degree level qualification (Level 6/7)

Engineering or motor vehicle qualifications desirable

Job description

• Suffolk County Council, Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
• Address: Phoenix House, 3 Goddard Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 5NP (County and out of County travelling required)
• Salary: £62,119 - £73,998 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available
• Contract: Permanent

Behind every emergency response is a fleet of vehicles and equipment ready to perform when it matters most.

As our Fleet, Asset and Commissioning Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service has the assets, equipment, PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and workwear needed to keep communities safe.

If you're an ambitious Fleet professional with a passion for delivering excellent services and driving continuous improvement, this could be the opportunity for you.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

No two days are the same within Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service. As Fleet, Asset and Commissioning Manager, you will play a key role in shaping the future of the Service's fleet and equipment provision.

From developing vehicle specifications and leading procurement projects to attending strategic meetings and supporting your team, you'll make decisions that have a direct impact on frontline service delivery and community safety.

Working closely with colleagues across the Fire and Rescue Service and Suffolk County Council, you will lead on fleet strategy, asset management and commissioning activities, ensuring vehicles and equipment remain fit for purpose, compliant and ready to support emergency response operations whenever needed.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing vehicle and equipment specifications and managing procurement and contract processes to support the Service's capital replacement programme.
• Leading and supporting teams based at Phoenix House and Anson Road, Martlesham, fostering a positive, high-performing and collaborative working environment.
• Representing Fleet Services at strategic forums, including Programme Boards, Continuous Improvement Boards and Workforce Planning meetings.
• Building strong relationships with regional and national Transport Officer Group (TOG) networks to share knowledge, collaborate and implement best practice.
• Providing expert advice, guidance and solutions on all fleet-related matters, influencing service-wide decision‑making.
• Managing projects from conception through to delivery, ensuring objectives, budgets and timescales are achieved.
• Monitoring and reporting on revenue and capital budgets, ensuring resources are managed effectively and procurement projects deliver value for money.
• Driving innovation by exploring emerging technologies and opportunities that enhance fleet capability, efficiency and compliance.
• Working closely with operational and corporate teams across the organisation, building effective partnerships to support service delivery.
• Inspiring, mentoring and developing colleagues, using your experience and expertise to support both your team and the wider Fire and Rescue Service.

What you will need

• A degree-level qualification (Level 6/7) or equivalent. Engineering or Motor Vehicle qualifications (HNC/HND) are desirable.
• Significant leadership experience, with the ability to manage, motivate and develop teams.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, contract management and project delivery.
• A Category C (Class C) driving licence.
• Experience managing budgets, producing reports and developing departmental plans.
• A values-driven approach aligned with the NFCC Core Code of Ethics and SCC's WE ASPIRE values.
• A passion for making a difference and supporting the delivery of a safe, effective emergency response for the people of Suffolk.

The team

The Fleet Team plays a vital role in ensuring Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service can respond effectively to incidents, emergencies, and major events across the county. By maintaining a reliable fleet of vehicles and equipment, the team helps ensure operational readiness whenever it is needed most.

The service provided by the team spans vehicle and equipment maintenance, stores and logistics, and the procurement and management of key assets, including fire appliances, specialist equipment, PPE and workwear. Their work supports the essential prevention, protection and emergency response activities delivered by Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service every day.

The Fleet Team is committed to delivering a high-quality service while upholding the values and cultural ambitions of the Fire and Rescue Service. Collaboration, professionalism and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything they do.

There is a real sense of pride and achievement in knowing that the work carried out by the team directly contributes to keeping Suffolk's communities safe. Whether supporting a frontline fire appliance responding on blue lights or ensuring critical equipment is available when needed, the Fleet Team is a key part of every emergency response.

The Fleet Asset and Commissioning Manager leads and supports the team, creating an environment where colleagues can thrive, develop their skills and perform at their best.

Empowering Everyone

We're big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We're always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

For more information

Please contact Matthew Parsons, Asset and Commissioning Manager, for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01473 341435 or emailing [e-mail]

Alternatively, please contact Per Middleton, Area Manager, for a casual conversation. You can reach them by emailing [e-mail]

Closing date: 11.30 pm, 27 September 2026.

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In return, you'll enjoy:

• up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
• membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
• training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
• a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
• diverse and active staff networks
• flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day

If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk) .