Transport and Driving Standards Service Manager

Barnsley Council; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Excellent pension

Training and development

Job summary

Barnsley Council is seeking a Transport, Fleet and Driving Standards Service Manager to safeguard the Council's fleet operations and driving standards. The role requires strategic oversight of a 400+ vehicle fleet and related training, with a fast-paced, professional environment.

The post emphasizes leadership, compliance and continuous service improvements to support residents and council operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in fleet management and driving standards.
• Level 6 Management qualification or equivalent.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast paced, professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and operational delivery for the Council’s Transport fleet and driving standards service.
• Ensure fleet processes, vehicles and drivers are safe and compliant at all times.

Skills

People management

Strategic planning

Operational delivery

CPC accreditation

Education

Level 6 Management qualification

Tools

CPC Transport Manager

Job description

• Position reference: 50110145
• Directorate: Place | Service: Highways & Transportation
• Salary: 48,738
• Working arrangements: Onsite
• Hours per week: 37
• Contract type: Permanent
• Closing date: 20/11/2026 at 23:59

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• You will need to have all necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa.

About the Council

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.

Benefits

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

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 experienced manager to join our team.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

We’re committed to fairness and do not discriminate.

Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

We’re committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves.

At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity.

Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions.

Job Profile: Transport, Fleet and Driving Standards Service Manager Job Profile.pdf

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