Transport Manager

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue; Waingroves; Vor Ort; GBP 49.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working hours

Agile working

Annual leave 28 days

On-site parking

Health & wellbeing services

Pension scheme access

Zusammenfassung

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is seeking a Transport Manager to lead the Transport team and support the Head of Fleet and Equipment in delivering the transport strategy and service plan. The role requires strong communication, people management and governance skills to ensure efficient fleet operations.

You will manage contracts, oversee administration and data reporting, and contribute to safety and compliance across the fleet.

Qualifikationen

• Good standard of general education including Maths and English at Grades C or above, or equivalent.
• Management/Business diploma or demonstrable experience.
• MS Office packages including Word, Excel & Teams.
• Experience with Transport Fleet Management Systems.
• Experience with service contracts including administration, performance reports and quality monitoring.
• Certificate or professional competence or willingness to work towards.
• Full City & Guilds in Motor Vehicle Engineering or demonstrable evidence of Transport Manager role.
• IOSH certification or willingness to pursue.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage the Transport team and support the Head of Fleet and Equipment with transport strategy delivery.
• Ensure effective administration, audit procedures and contract management within the fleet operations.
• Utilise IT tools and systems to generate performance reports and monitoring data.
• Travel as required, supported by a pool car when appropriate.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

People management

Contract management knowledge

Ausbildung

Management/Business diploma

Full City & Guilds in Motor Vehicle Engineering

IOSH certification or willing to work towards

Tools

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams)

Transport Fleet Management Systems

Jobbeschreibung

Position:

Transport Manager

Contract Type:

Permanent

Salary:

Grade H Salary £48,738 - £54,143 per annum

Location:

DFRS Headquarters, Ripley

Hours:

37 hours per week, The Transport Office opening hours are 08:00 – 17:00 (Mon-Thur) 08:00 – 16:30 (Fri) which is required to be staffed by the team within normal working hours. You may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours.

Department:

Transport

Reports to:

Head of Fleet and Equipment GM Dean Frith

Closing date:

Midnight on 29 November 2026

About Us:

At Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service, we’re more than an emergency service - we’re a team of over 900 dedicated people working together to make Derbyshire safer every day. Whether it’s responding to emergencies, preventing incidents before they happen, or supporting our frontline teams behind the scenes, every role here makes a real difference.

We’re proud to be one of the country’s top-performing fire and rescue services, recently rated ‘Good’ in 9 out of 11 areas by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS). This recognition reflects the professionalism, progress, and dedication of our people. We continue to strive to be an outstanding Service and we know we have more to do.

About the Role:

The Transport Manager will be part of a small established team, you will be responsible for managing the transport team, as well as supporting the Head of Fleet and Equipment in the delivery of the transport strategy and service plan.

You must possess effective communication and interpersonal skills, be self-motivated and have excellent people management skills. You will also have a good understanding and knowledge of administration and audit procedures/systems, contract management, health & safety legislation, as well as environmental drivers affecting the motor vehicle industry.

Experience of transport fleet management systems, insurance claims and statistical analysis is essential, as well as having a good level of IT literacy in Microsoft Office packages.

There will be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided.

Please see the attached Job Description/ Person Specification for more information about this exciting role.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Good standard of general education including Maths and English at Grades C or above, or equivalent.
• Management/business diploma or other demonstrable experience.
• MS Office packages, including Word, Excel &Teams etc.
• Working with Transport Fleet Management Systems.
• Working with service contracts that includes administration, performance reports and quality monitoring.
• Certificate or professional competence or willing to work towards.
• Full City & Guilds in Motor Vehicle Engineering or demonstratable evidence of Transport Manager role.
• Evidence of Institution of Occupational Safety and Health or be prepared to work towards. (IOSH)

What We Offer in Return:

• Flexible working hours, subject to service delivery requirements
• Agile working, by agreement
• Family friendly policies.
• Annual Leave entitlement of 28 days, increasing to 33 days after 5 years’ service. (Support only).
• Free, secure on-site car parking.
• Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations.
• Employee discount scheme (Boost) and eligibility to apply for Blue Light Card.
• Employee support networks.
• Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria).
• Occupational Sick Pay subject to length of service, increasing up to 6 months’ full & 6 months’ half after 5 years’ service. (Support only)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme / Firefighters’ Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• Eligibility to join Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) offering highly beneficial tax advantages. (Support and Control only).

Disability Confident:

We are a Disability Confident employer committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities. Under the Disability Confident scheme, we will offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with a disability that meet the essential criteria for the role.

Safeguarding and welfare:

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.

Security Vetting:

Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.

Contact Information:

For an informal chat regarding the role please contact the recruiting manager Dean Frith at [e-mail].

If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.