Fleet Manager in Mold

Recruit4staff; Mold; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

26 days' annual leave + 8 bank hols

Purchasing of Additional Annual Leave

Shared Cost AVC Scheme

eRewards

Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice

Job summary

Recruit4staff are representing an established local authority in their search for a Fleet Manager to work in Mold. You will lead fleet strategy, procurement, contract and workshop management to ensure compliance and value for money.

As Transport Manager on the Operator's Licence you will provide leadership and ensure all legal obligations are met, working with managers, suppliers and stakeholders to deliver safe, reliable and efficient services for local communities.

Qualifications

• Experience managing fleet management functions including procurement and leasing.
• Knowledge of motor vehicle and plant engineering and emerging technologies.
• Experience in preparing fleet specifications and procurement parameters.
• Degree or demonstrable relevant experience in transport/engineering.
• Chartered membership of a transport institute and CPC qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead fleet strategy, procurement, contracts and workshop management.
• Ensure compliance, operational resilience and value for money.
• Provide leadership as Transport Manager on the Operator's Licence.
• Manage a skilled team and drive service improvement.
• Collaborate with managers, suppliers and stakeholders.

Skills

Fleet management

Procurement

Negotiation

Contract management

Workshop management

Team leadership

Welsh language skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Transport/Engineering

CPC in Transport Operations

Chartered transport institute member

Class C/C+E or D driving licence

IOSH Managing Safely

Job description

Recruit4staff are representing an established local authority in their search for a Fleet Manager to work in Mold

Job Details:

• Pay: £48,738 to £51,928 per annum
• Hours of Work: 37 hours per week
• Duration: Permanent
• Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme; 26 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, Purchasing of Additional Annual Leave Scheme; Shared Cost AVC Scheme (Additional Voluntary Contributions); eRewards; Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme.

As Fleet Manager, you will lead fleet strategy, procurement, contract and workshop management, ensuring compliance, operational resilience and value for money. Acting as a jointly named Transport Manager on the Operator's Licence, you will provide professional leadership and ensure all legal obligations are met. Working with managers, suppliers and stakeholders, the Fleet Manager will lead a skilled team, drive service improvement and help shape the future of fleet operations, delivering safe, reliable and efficient services for local communities.

Essential Skills, Experience, or Qualifications:

• Demonstrable experience managing the provision of a fleet management function, including procurement, negotiation, contracting, work programming, vehicle contract management and leasing.
• Sound understanding of motor vehicle and plant engineering, including emerging technologies relevant to the Fleet Manager role.
• Experience and/or knowledge of preparing fleet specifications and procurement parameters.
• Degree in a related field, such as Transport Management or Engineering, or equivalent relevant demonstrable experience.
• Chartered Member of a recognised transport-related institute.
• Transport Manager's Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Transport Operations, enabling the Fleet Manager to fulfil the professional requirements of the position.

Advantageous Skills, Experience, or Qualifications

• Welsh speaking and writing skills.
• Class C, C+E or Class D vocational licence.
• Health & Safety qualification, such as an Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Managing Safely certificate.
• ILM/NVQ Level 4 in Management or extensive experience managing a team, supporting the leadership responsibilities of the Fleet Manager position.

Commutable From:

Mold, Deeside, Sandycroft and Chester

Similar Job Titles:

Fleet & Transport Manager, Fleet Operations Manager, Transport Manager, Vehicle Operations Manager, Fleet Services Manager, Fleet Compliance Manager, Fleet Maintenance Manager, Workshop Manager, Fleet and Logistics Manager, Environmental Services Fleet Manager