Transport Manager: Flexible Hours & Fleet Leadership

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue; Waingroves; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Agile working

Annual leave 28 days

On-site parking

Health & wellbeing services

Pension scheme access

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

People management

Contract management knowledge

Education

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

Job description

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.