Fleet Services Manager

Manchester City Council; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester City Council is seeking an experienced Fleet Services Manager to lead the council’s fleet management operation, ensuring safe and compliant delivery of fleet services that support frontline teams across Manchester.

You will provide strategic leadership for contracts, budgets, vehicle maintenance, taxi testing and regulatory compliance, while managing key relationships with GMP and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence is essential.
• CPC in Road Haulage Operations required.
• Deep knowledge of motor vehicle engineering and fleet management.
• Experience with contract management, budgets and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for fleet contracts, budgets, vehicle maintenance, taxi testing and statutory compliance.
• Manage relationships with Greater Manchester Police and other stakeholders.
• Lead contract management, regulatory compliance and service improvement initiatives.

Skills

Full driving licence

CPC Road Haulage Operations

Motor vehicle engineering

Fleet management

Contract management

Budget oversight

Operator Licence/MOT knowledge

VOSA Authorised Examiner Manager

Taxi testing knowledge

Leadership & people management

Communication & stakeholder management

Microsoft Office 365

Education

Certificate of Professional Competence in Road Haulage Operations

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Closing Date & Closing time: 11.59pm, 10 September 2026

Interview Method: Face to Face

Legal Right to Work: In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action

This role is subject to -

2 References - where possible we require 3 years' history.

Qualification - Certificate of Professional Competence in road haulage operations and VOSA Authorised Examiner Manager

Police Vetting– You will be required to undertake a Greater Manchester Police vetting process.

Driving Licence – The successful candidate must always hold a full valid driving licence as you will be required to drive a vehicle adhering to council regulations.

The Fleet Services Manager, leads the Council's fleet management operation, ensuring the safe, compliant and efficient delivery of fleet services that support frontline services across Manchester. You will provide strategic leadership for fleet contracts, budgets, vehicle maintenance, taxi testing and statutory compliance, while managing key relationships with Greater Manchester Police and other stakeholders. This is a highly influential role requiring strong technical expertise, commercial acumen and a commitment to delivering excellent services.

The Fleet Services Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the Council's fleet operation remains safe, legally compliant and capable of supporting frontline services across the city. The post provides strategic leadership for contract management, budget oversight, regulatory compliance and partnership working, whilst delivering specialist expertise that protects the Council from operational, financial and reputational risk. Through effective management of fleet services, vehicle testing and statutory responsibilities, the role has a direct impact on service performance, public safety and value for money.

For an informal discussion, please contact the hiring manager, Joanne Sclater, at 07984 555102 and [e-mail] to arrange a convenient time to discuss the role.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated fleet management professional with strong leadership, commercial and technical skills. You will have a proven track record of managing complex fleet operations, delivering statutory compliance and leading high-performing teams, whilst building effective relationships with customers, partners and stakeholders. You will be confident in managing budgets, contracts and regulatory requirements, with the ability to make sound decisions that support operational excellence and value for money. We would love to hear from you if you have experience of;

Essential Requirements for the role

• Full driving licence.
• Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Road Haulage Operations.
• In-depth knowledge and experience of motor vehicle engineering.
• Significant experience of fleet management, contract management and budget oversight.
• Detailed understanding of Operator Licence requirements, MOT regulations, vehicle testing and relevant health and safety legislation.
• Existing VOSA Authorised Examiner Manager accreditation
• Comprehensive knowledge of taxi testing and licensing requirements.
• Proven ability to lead, develop and motivate teams while driving continuous service improvement.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and commercial skills.
• Microsoft Office 365 skills.

Desirable Requirements for the role

• Experience working within a local government or public sector environment.
• Experience of managing collaborative partnership arrangements across organisations.
• Experience of delivering service transformation, procurement exercises and major contract reviews

Working for Manchester City Council is a chance to make a real difference in a diverse city that leads change and improves lives. Whether you’re supporting communities or improving public services, you’ll help create opportunities and shape a better future for everyone

Benefits we offer

• Up to 26 days’ annual leave,rising to 31 days after five years’service
• Buy up to two extra weeks’ leave
• Up to 3 days’ volunteering leave
• A 35-hour work week for full-time roles
• We review pay each year and recognise three trade unions
• TheUK’s largest local government pension scheme
• Enhanced parental and carers leave
• Employee discounts andperks
• Good Employment Charter member

For more information about working for Manchester Council, please visit Careers - Manchester City Council

Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council

At Manchester City Council, we’re dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people.

Guaranteed Assessment Scheme

We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the recruiting panels minimum shortlisting requirement for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care.
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term condition
• Have you completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme or any MCC positive action programmes?

When You Join Us

We’re a Disability Confident Employer, offering:

• A workplace adjustment hub which provides specialist support, advice and guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive at work.
• Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff Network that provides a safe inclusive space to share experiences and opportunities to influence council practice.
• A strong commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards and that our workplaces are accessible and disability-friendly.

For more information about the role or any adjustments, email [e-mail].

What we will need from you if you're successful

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.

Other relevant information

We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.

For more information about the role, please ensure that you read the role profile attached.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.

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