Fleet Manager

Wmjobs; Malvern; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Annual leave 29 days + 8 bank holidays

Local government pension scheme

On-the-job training

Blue Light Card access

Firefighters Charity welfare support

Job summary

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is seeking a Fleet & Transport Manager to support the Operational Logistics Manager. You will oversee the fleet of fire appliances, specialist vehicles, cars and vans, ensuring maintenance regimes meet legal and operational standards.

Based at Malvern, you may work remotely at fire stations across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The role requires leadership, budget management and fleet management system experience, with training and

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 4 or equivalent.
• Recognised management qualification.
• IRTE membership or equivalent.
• CPC in National Road Haulage.
• Current driving licence.
• Experience in people and budget management in a fleet environment.
• Experience using fleet management systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the Operational Logistics Manager in provisioning and maintaining the right fleet and tools for staff.
• Lead transport and fleet management across HWFRS to meet legal and operational standards.
• Be involved in design and procurement of service vehicles and shape future fleet.
• Based in Malvern with possible remote work at fire stations in two counties.

Skills

People management

Budget management

Fleet management

Leadership

Education

NVQ Level 4 or equivalent

Management qualification

IRTE membership

CPC in National Road Haulage

Current driving licence

Tools

Fleet management systems

Job description

Responsible for supporting the Operational Logistics Manager in the provision and maintenance of the right fleet, tools and equipment for our employees to carry out their jobs safely and effectively.

Scale P03 £48,738 up to £51,928 per annum

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is seeking to recruit a high-quality individual into this role to manage the Transport Department and our fleet. Through close management of maintenance regimes and logistics at the workshop, you will be responsible for ensuring that our fleet of fire appliances, specialist vehicles, cars and vans are maintained to the required legal and operational standards. The successful applicant would also be involved in the design and procurement of all Service vehicles, helping to shape the future of the fleet within Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service. Based at Malvern in our modern workshop facilities, you may also be required to work remotely at our fire stations across both counties.

We are ideally looking for:

• Educated to NVQ Level 4 or equivalent.
• A recognised management qualification.
• Membership of the Institute for Road Transport Engineers (IRTE) or equivalent.
• Certificate of professional competence (CPC) in National Road Haulage.
• Current driving licence.
• Considerable experience of people and budget management in a fleet environment.
• Experience in using fleet management systems.

We offer:

• Flexible working practices for an average 37hr week Monday to Friday.
• 29 days annual leave, rising to 34 after 5 years plus 8 Bank Holidays.
• Local government pension scheme.
• You will receive on the job training and continual professional development.
• Access to the Blue Light Card - the UK's largest Emergency Services discount card.
• Access to the Firefighters Charity welfare support.

HWFRS is fully committed to meeting its duties under the Equality Act 2010. We value equality of opportunity and developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community. We encourage everyone who has the necessary skills and experience to apply.

For an informal discussion please contact Simon Cusack on 07827 990409. We would also like to offer any interested applicants a site tour of our workshops in Malvern.

Please ensure you have read the candidate guidance notes attached to this advert.

The closing date for this vacancy is midday on Monday 19th October 2026. Interviews will take place Tuesday 3rd November 2026.

The successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment checks including a standard DBS check and a social media screening check.

Attached documents

• Job description & person specification
• Candidate guidance notes