Strategic Fleet Services Manager (Public Sector)

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

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.