Service Manager – Transport (Full Time)

Environmentjournal; Sutton; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashfield District Council in Sutton-In-Ashfield is seeking a Service Manager – Transport to lead the workshop and transport services. You will safeguard operations, deliver high-quality, timely services to residents, and guide the new depot as it becomes operational in October 2026.

The role requires strong leadership, policy writing, and expertise in vehicle procurement and transport legislation; you will support other service managers and write robust reports and policies.

Qualifications

• Experience leading transport and workshop operations.
• Ability to write clear reports and high-standard policies.
• Knowledge of vehicle procurement and transport legislation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the depot operations and day-to-day running of the transport service.
• Support and advise other service managers across the Council.
• Develop and implement policies to improve service delivery and outcomes.
• Drive modern practices and technology adoption within the workshop and transport functions.

Skills

People management

Report writing

Policy development

Vehicle procurement

Job description

Jobs

Service Manager – Transport

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Salary

£51,356 - £54,495 per annum

Expires

23/08/2026

Location

Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire

Job Type

Full Time

We are looking for an experienced forward-thinking individual who is enthusiastic about developing the workshop to suit the services it supports and improving performance within transport and the workshop to ensure that all operational services can provide high quality, timely services to the residents of the district.

The depot is undergoing significant change and a new workshop on site will be operational in October 2026.

This individual will also be responsible for providing effective advice and support to the other service managers within Neighbourhoods and across the Council with regards to vehicle procurement, O Licence requirements, transport legislation and workshop.

This individual will be key to creating a dynamic flexible service and also responsible for the safe operation and day to day running of the councils depot.

The ability to write reports and policies to a high standard will be required in this role.

This person will be an experienced people manager and bring new ideas on how the service can be improved and updated and bring in modern practices and technological ideas.

Closing date: 23 July 2026

Company: Ashfield District Council

Salary: £51,356 - £54,495 per annum

Location: Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Corporate Management Team

Sector: Highways

Job Role: Manager