Transport and Driving Standards Service Manager

Barnsley Council; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley Council is seeking a Transport and Driving Standards Service Manager in Barnsley. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary of £48,738 - £51,928 per annum. You will lead strategic planning, drive standards, and ensure safe, compliant fleet operations for a 400+ vehicle fleet in a fast-paced public sector environment.

The role requires CPC accreditation and a Level 6 Management qualification or equivalent, with extensive experience in fleet management and staff leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in a managerial role within public sector fleet/transport.
• Proven ability to lead strategic planning and operational delivery.
• Knowledge of Operators Licence requirements and fleet compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic planning and operational delivery through the management of the Council’s Operators Licence.
• Ensure that fleet processes, vehicles and drivers are safe and compliant at all times.
• Lead on driving standards and related training.
• Manage and develop the transport and driving standards service to support residents.

Skills

Fleet management

Strategic planning

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Level 6 Management qualification or equivalent

Job description

Barnsley Council have an exciting opportunity for a Transport and Driving Standards Service Manager to join the team based in Barnsley. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £48,738 - £51,928 per annum.

The Transport, Fleet and Driving Standards Service Manager post is essential to ensuring the effective running and maintenance of our fleet at Barnsley Council. The Council’s fleet is over 400 strong including waste, highways, and home to school service vehicles.

This is a fast paced environment and we are looking for an experience manager to join our team. You will be responsible for the strategic planning and operational delivery through the management of the Council’s Operators Licence which encompasses all aspects of fleet along with overall driving standards and related training.

As a CPC accredited Transport Manager lead, you will ensure that the council’s fleet processes, procedures, vehicles and drivers are safe and compliant at all times. You will be experienced in management and hold a Level 6 Management qualification or equivalent. You will be highly experienced in a role of this type and expected to thrive in a fast paced, yet professional environment.

This is a rewarding position working in a public sector environment, ensuring that our statutory and non statutory services can deliver what they need to our residents and communities.

At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people’s lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be.

We’re an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees.

As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow.

• flexible working
• employee discounts
• support for your health and wellbeing
• opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills

There’s so much happening in our thriving borough, and now’s the perfect time to join our excellent Highways & Transportation team as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities.

Closing date for application: 20th November 2026