Service Manager - Fleet

Barnet Council; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days leave + public holidays

LG Pension Scheme

Flexible working policy

Discounts and benefits

Training and development

Wellbeing programmes

Job summary

Barnet Council is seeking an experienced Transport Services lead to oversee vehicle maintenance, MOT testing, and fleet management for municipal vehicles including HGVs and LGVs. You will ensure compliance with health and safety standards and regulatory obligations, while driving efficient service delivery and cost control.

The role requires a CPC in Road Haulage operations and a City & Guilds qualification in motor vehicle technology, with a proven track record in a busy fleet environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a CPC in Road Haulage operations.
• City and Guilds qualification in motor vehicle technology.
• Experience managing a mixed fleet of municipal vehicles including HGVs/LGVs and operator licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of Transport Services, including vehicle maintenance, fleet management and MOT testing.
• Ensure compliance with statutory/regulatory obligations and health, safety standards.
• Drive efficiency, effective use of resources and cost control while meeting service priorities.

Skills

Health & Safety

Education

CPC in Road Haulage operations

City and Guilds in motor vehicle technology

Job description

Contract: Fixed-Term post for up to 18 months

About Barnet Council

Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative – which drive everything we do.

About the role

• The post holder will have overall operational responsibility for key functions within Transport Services, ensuring the effective and compliant delivery of vehicle maintenance, fleet management and MOT testing services.
• You will oversee the day-to-day operation of the service, ensuring high standards of performance and compliance across all areas, including Operator Licensing, the MOT station, vehicle maintenance and workshop operations, stores and fleet management activities.
• You will play a key role in ensuring the Council meets its statutory and regulatory obligations while maintaining high standards of health, safety and wellbeing. You will also ensure services are delivered efficiently and cost-effectively, supporting the Council’s strategic and corporate objectives.

About you

• You must hold a current Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Road Haulage operations and hold City and Guilds (or equivilent) qualification(s) in motor vehicle technology.
• You will have experience in managing the technical, legal and commercial aspects of operating a mixed fleet of municipal vehicles including HGVs, LGVs and ancillary equipment, including managing the Operator Licence.
• You must be able to demonstrate understanding of Health & Safety at Work act and have proven experience of effectively managing and supporting staff within a busy, dynamic working environment particularly in a vehicle maintenance setting.
• You’ll be proactive and improvement-focused, using your knowledge and experience to suggest innovative working methods and vehicle modifications that improve efficiency and reduce repair time and costs.
• You will ensure services are delivered efficiently, effectively and to the required standards, maximising the use of available resources while meeting operational priorities and agreed timescales.

What we offer

• 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
• A comprehensive Flexible Working Policy which supports work-life balance by empowering staff and management to make decisions around when, where, and how work is done
• A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
• Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance

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Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening.

To deliver Barnet Council’s commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply

All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.