Transport Workshops Manager

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Kirklees; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and careerDevelopment

Discounts with retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Well-being initiatives

Job summary

Kirklees Metropolitan Council is seeking a Transport Workshops Manager to lead the council’s vehicle maintenance workshops across multiple sites. You will ensure safety, DVSA compliance, MOT testing, and licensing undertakings while directing workshop teams, monitoring performance and driving continuous improvement.

You will manage budgets, procurement, and maintenance scheduling, working with the Fleet and Transport Manager to deliver professional, compliant services to frontline Council

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-site vehicle maintenance workshops.
• Strong knowledge of DVSA, MOT, and Operator’s Licence undertakings.
• Experience in procurement and budget control within operational workshops.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Post-qualification experience in vehicle maintenance roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop workshop teams across multiple sites.
• Ensure DVSA compliance, MOT testing, and Operator’s Licence undertakings.
• Oversee maintenance programmes, budgeting and procurement.
• Monitor safety, quality and continuous improvement measures.
• Support vehicle and service contract procurement exercises.

Skills

Leadership & people mgmt

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Budgeting & procurement

Organisation & reporting

Education

Level 3 in vehicle maintenance

CPC – Road Haulage

Job description

Our employees are at the very heart of the services we provide to the community, to help us achieve our ambitions, we want the best possible team. In return, we will make sure you are rewarded with a great range of staff benefits to support you in and out of work.

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Transport Workshops Manager to join our Transport Services team. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for managing the effective operation of the Council’s vehicle maintenance workshops, ensuring all assets are maintained to the highest standards of safety, compliance and operational effectiveness.

You will lead the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance across multiple sites, ensuring full compliance with DVSA requirements, Operator’s Licence undertakings, and all relevant transport and health and safety legislation. Reporting to the Fleet and Transport Manager, you will oversee Workshop Team Leaders, Vehicle and Plant Technicians, and support staff to ensure a professional, efficient and compliant service that supports frontline Council operations.

As the Council’s subject matter expert for workshop operations, you will also oversee maintenance programmes, MOT and testing activities, management of budgets, contracts and performance. You will play a key role in monitoring compliance systems such as the Operator Compliance Risk Score and vehicle maintenance scheduler, supporting continuous improvement and responding to evolving legislative and technological changes within the transport sector. As part of the Transport Services management team, you will also participate in vehicle and associated services procurement exercises.

This role is based across our workshop sites, providing operational leadership and technical expertise to ensure that all fleet maintenance activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with statutory requirements.

We are looking for an individual who has:

• Strong knowledge of transport legislation, including DVSA requirements, MOT testing, Operator’s Licence undertakings and health & safety regulations.


• Proven ability to lead, manage and develop teams, ensuring high performance and continuous improvement.


• Experience in procurement, contract management and budget control within an operational workshop setting.


• Excellent organisational, communication and report-writing skills.


• A recognised Level 3 qualification in vehicle maintenance (or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience.


• A Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Road Haulage (National or International) – this is an essential requirement for the role.

For more information about this role and the requirements, please view the attached Job Profile.

What can we offer?

• Generous annual leave entitlement


• Friendly and supportive team environment


• Ongoing training and career development


• Excellent pension scheme


• A range of family friendly polices


• Discounts with local and national retailers


• We offer a wide range of well-being initiatives including a cycle to work scheme and discounted KAL membership

If you have any questions about the role please contact Nick Clegg-Brearton (Fleet and Transport Manager) on 01484 221000 or at [e-mail].

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Closing date

28 August 2026, 11:55 PM

Company: Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Salary: £48,226 – £50,269

Location: Kirklees, West Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

Sector: Highways

Sector: Transport Planning

Job Role: Manager