Transport and Driving Standards Service Manager

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

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• Experience in fleet management within the public sector.
• Level 6 Management qualification or equivalent.
• CPC accreditation as Transport Manager.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic planning and delivery of fleet operations.
• Manage the Council’s Operators Licence and driving standards.
• Ensure safety and compliance of vehicles and drivers.
• Lead and develop the Transport, Fleet and Driving Standards team.
• Collaborate with residents, partners and services to deliver outcomes.

Skills

Strategic planning

Leadership

Management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Level 6 Management qualification

CPC accredited Transport Manager

Tools

Fleet management knowledge

Job description

Transport and Driving Standards Service Manager | £48,738 - £51,928

Position reference:50110145

Directorate:Place | Service:Highways & Transportation

Working Arrangements : Onsite

Contract type: Permanent

We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch .

The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.

This post requires a Basic Criminal Record Check

Prospective employees will be required to give a reasonable account of any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of time living abroad.

When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker.

Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.

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, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and 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.

• We’re an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people.
• Working at Barnsley Council means being part of a team that makes a real difference to people’s lives, where you can develop the skills you need to make change happen.
• If you join the team you’ll receive great pay alongside an excellent pension scheme. With flexible working we’ll also support your work/life balance, helping you to adjust your hours and take time off when you need it.
• We’ll help you to develop your career and grow your skills with opportunities for training and development.
• Key to our success is working with our residents, partners, businesses and organisations and building these partnerships to bring about change in Barnsley.

About the Post:

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 r esponsible 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 ensur e 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, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We're committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #InclusiveHiring #SecondChances"

Transport and Driving Standards Service Manager | £48,738 - £51,928