Head of Fleet Services

North Yorkshire Council; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Comprehensive benefits package including enhanced holidays

Salary sacrifice schemes for childcare and cycle to work

Employee discounts at various retailers

Up to £8,000 relocation package for exceptional candidates

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a Head of Fleet Services to lead its fleet operations, ensuring safe and sustainable management. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of transport within the Council, focusing on green technologies and operational excellence. The successful candidate will play a key role in achieving the Council's carbon-neutral goals while managing a diverse fleet and providing strategic leadership.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in fleet and workshop management across various vehicle types.
• Deep knowledge of operator, vehicle, and driver licensing requirements.
• Strong leadership and commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the strategic and operational management of the Council’s fleet and workshops.
• Lead the transition to low-emission and electric vehicles.
• Develop service plans and manage substantial budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Sustainability

Fleet Management

Contract Management

Strategic Planning

Job description

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Grade: SM1

Contract: Permanent

Location: Northallerton/ Hybrid

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Head of Fleet Services, to lead North Yorkshire vast operational support network of vehicles, from trucks to loaders, minibuses to maintenance vans. As the senior officer, you will be responsible for overseeing the Council’s fleet operations, vehicle workshops, and passenger transport services. This is a rare opportunity where you will have the opportunity to shape the future of transport, fleet and procurement within North Yorkshire Council.

This is more than a leadership role, it’s a chance to make a lasting impact on the communities of North Yorkshire and help lead the way to a cleaner, greener future.

About the Role:

As the Head of Fleet, you will be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the Council’s fleet operations, overseeing a vast and varied fleet, including passenger vehicles, goods transport, light commercial, and specialist vehicles. You will be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and sustainable operations across North Yorkshire.

You will be expected to handle complex, confidential, and sensitive matters with professionalism, offering expert advice and guidance. This role involves developing service plans, managing budgets, allocating resources, and setting and delivering key objectives for the future.

North Yorkshire Council is committed to becoming carbon neutral, and our fleet plays a pivotal role in achieving this goal. As the Head of Fleet, you will lead the transition to low-emission and electric vehicles, champion green technologies, and embed sustainability into every aspect of fleet management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the statutory Transport Manager and “responsible person” for the Operator’s Licence.

• Lead the strategic and operational management of the Council’s fleet and workshops, including corporate fleet procedures, road risk management, and driving-at-work policies.

• Oversee internal passenger transport services, including provision for individuals with additional needs.

• Develop and deliver service plans, manage substantial budgets, and align operations with Council-wide strategic goals.

• Lead the operational delivery of the Council’s internal passenger transport services.

• Support collaboration with Brierley Group companies and other partners.

What You Will Bring:

In addition to experience in contract management and passenger transport (including services for individuals with additional needs), you will have:

• Extensive experience in fleet and workshop management across a wide range of vehicle types.

• Deep knowledge of operator, vehicle, and driver licensing requirements.

• Strong leadership and commercial acumen, with a track record of managing costs and driving innovation.

• A passion for sustainability and the ability to lead the Council’s green transport agenda.

• Excellent communication and strategic planning skills.

What We Offer…

As a senior leader in the public sector, you will have access to a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal wellbeing. In addition to your salary, we offer:

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), with a substantial employer contribution of 18.1%

• Comprehensive benefits package including enhanced holidays

• Salary sacrifice schemes, enabling tax-efficient options for childcare, cycle to work, and more

• Inclusive, ambitious, and creative workplace culture (I ACT values)

• A wide range of employee discounts, including high street retailers, supermarkets, leisure facilities, and gym memberships

* For exceptional candidates we can offer up to £8,000 as part of a welcome package to cover relocation expenses.

Living and working in North Yorkshire means enjoying a high quality of life in one of the UK’s safest and most scenic counties, with excellent transport links, outstanding schools, and vibrant communities. Join us and thrive both professionally and personally.

For full details on all the benefits of working for North Yorkshire Council, please see our Total Rewards Brochure linked at the bottom of this advert.

Contact and Apply:

For further information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Anita Walls on 01609 533276, or via email [e-mail]

Key Dates:

Interview Location: County Hall, Northallerton

Key Documents:

Job Description

This is a politically restricted post as defined by the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Government Administration

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