Transport Manager – Flexible Hours + Pension

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Annual Leave 28–33 days (after 5 years

Free on-site car parking

Health & wellbeing services including

Job summary

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is seeking a Transport Manager to lead a small team and implement the transport strategy at DFRS Headquarters in Ripley. The role requires strong people management, governance, and IT literacy to support fleet operations.

You will manage contracts, health and safety compliance, and performance reporting while collaborating with senior leaders. The role may involve some travel and flexible hours to meet service needs.

Qualifications

• 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 IOSH or be prepared to work towards. (IOSH)

Responsibilities

• Manage transport team and support Head of Fleet and Equipment in delivering transport strategy and service plan.
• Communicate effectively and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
• Possess good administration and audit knowledge, including contract management, health & safety, and environmental drivers.
• Experience with transport fleet management systems, insurance claims and statistical analysis.
• Travel required with pool car provided.

Education

Maths and English (Grades C or above)

Management/Business Diploma

IOSH Certificate or competence

Motor Vehicle Engineering (City & Guilds)

Professional competence in Transport Manager role

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Teams)

Transport Fleet Management Systems

Contract management & reporting

Job description

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is seeking a Transport Manager to lead a small team and implement the transport strategy at DFRS Headquarters in Ripley. The role requires strong people management, governance, and IT literacy to support fleet operations.

You will manage contracts, health and safety compliance, and performance reporting while collaborating with senior leaders. The role may involve some travel and flexible hours to meet service needs.