Public Safety Fleet & Engineering Leader

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service; Exeter; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Generous Pension Scheme

Excellent annual leave entitlement

Family Friendly policies

Professional development and career‑op

Free gym access and fitness coaching

Physiotherapy and eye care support

Blue Light Membership and associated

Benenden Health Care options

Access to the Firefighters Charity

Confidential counselling and wellbeing

Cycle to work scheme

Active sports and social groups

Job summary

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is seeking a Fleet and Engineering Manager to oversee the safe, legal, efficient and effective operation of the Service's transport fleet, operational equipment and related facilities. You will lead and develop the Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Teams, Fleet Administration, and Hydrant Maintenance Team.

Responsibilities include managing fleet budgets and the Fleet Replacement Plan, ensuring DVSA compliance and NFCC guidance, delivering SLAs and KPIs, and

Qualifications

• Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Road Haulage Operations (Transport Managers CPC).
• Engineering or technical qualification in Vehicle Engineering and Maintenance (e.g. City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent), preferably through an apprenticeship.
• Membership of a recognised professional engineering body (e.g. IRTE, SOE) and / or Engineering Council accreditation (EngTech, IEng)
• Health and Safety Qualification (NEBOSH or IOSH)
• Leadership and Management qualification (e,g. ILM or CMgr)

Responsibilities

• Act as the Service's professional lead for fleet management and fulfil the responsibilities associated with the Operator's Licence, including holding a Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).
• Lead Fleet Engineering, Fleet Administration and Hydrant Maintenance operations, facilities and staff.
• Manage planned and reactive maintenance programmes for service-owned and leased vehicles, equipment and assets.
• Oversee Fleet and Asset Management systems and associated ICT solutions.
• Develop and implement fleet strategies, policies and procedures and operational plans.
• Manage budgets, financial planning and expenditure, ensuring value for money and cost-effective fleet provision.
• Deliver and monitor Service Level Agreements (SLA's) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Ensure vehicle maintenance meets DVSA requirements and NFCC Best Practice Guidance.
• Ensure operational equipment maintenance complies with PUWER and LOLER regulations.
• Produce fleet performance data, reports and management information to support decision making across the Service.
• Manage vehicle maintenance schedules, leased vehicle compliance and recall programmes.
• Support Service Delivery through effective management of vehicles, operational equipment and water supplies (hydrants).
• Manage Duty Transport Officer and Duty Technician rotas.
• Lead, develop and support staff through performance reviewing, mentoring and training.
• Represent the Service at local, regional and national meetings and events.
• Maintain professional knowledge through continuing professional development and industry engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Strategic planning

People management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Engineering qualification (Vehicle Engineering and Maintenance)

Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Road Haulage Operations

Membership of professional body or Engineering Council accreditation

NEBOSH or IOSH Health and Safety qualification

Leadership/Management qualification (ILM or CMgr)

Tools

Asset management systems

Job description

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is seeking a Fleet and Engineering Manager to oversee the safe, legal, efficient and effective operation of the Service's transport fleet, operational equipment and related facilities. You will lead and develop the Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Teams, Fleet Administration, and Hydrant Maintenance Team.

Responsibilities include managing fleet budgets and the Fleet Replacement Plan, ensuring DVSA compliance and NFCC guidance, delivering SLAs and KPIs, and