Senior Fleet Manager
| Posting date: | 25 April 2025 |
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| Salary: | £50,788 to £52,805 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 May 2025 |
| Location: | Rotherham |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
An opportunity has arisen within our Joint Vehicle Fleet Management Department for a Senior Fleet Manager, based at HGV Workshop, Eastwood Trading Estate, Chesterton Road, Rotherham, S65 1SU.
The overall purpose of the role will be to take full responsibility of the operational fire fleet including plant and equipment, systems, processes, performance and all staff employed by SYFR. You will act as the Fleet professional advisor to the Joint Head of Fleet on all matters concerning the choice, operation and maintenance of said fleet and technical/mechanical matters generally.
To be considered for this role you will have recent management experience within a Transport/Fleet department or organisation. You will have experience of managing a fleet of own vehicles and associated budgets. Involvement in the preparation of tenders, specifications and accident management is essential. An understanding of financial and procurement regulations is key, as is the knowledge of road transport legislation and Health & Safety in the workshop environment. Proficiency in the use of fleet management systems is also essential.
You must possess the following:-
• Full section “C” IRTE by examination (CPC exempt)
• Full member of a relevant technical organisation, i.e Society of Operations Engineers (formerly Institute of Road Transport Engineers).
• HNC in Motor Vehicle Management or equivalent
• NVQ Level III or equivalent in Motor Vehicle repair
The key duties will include:
• To act as the fleet professional advisor to the Joint Head of Fleet on all matters concerning the choice, operation and maintenance of Fire Service and the Force appliances, vehicles and specialist equipment, and on technical and mechanical matters generally.
• Responsible for running the department and managing the staff employed by SYFR.
• To deputise for the Head of the Department in their Absence.
• Staff responsibility to include the recruitment, development, welfare, performance, discipline and health and safety.
• To manage the organisations fleet stock including acquisition, maintenance, upkeep and disposal.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Fleet strategies and business plans that align to corporate objectives.
• Financial responsibility for the cost effective operation of all areas within the remit, including generating new sources of income and specific savings targets.
• Accountable for trading account performance and to manage within the agreed revenue and capital budgets.
• Liaison with technical committees and Senior Officers on developing specifications, tendering for and purchase of appliances, vehicles and special equipment including inspection and testing at stage and final acceptance testing where required.
For more information about the role contact Sarah Gilding, Head of Joint Vehicle Fleet Management on 07795 237894.
A job description and person specification for the role can be obtained via our website at http://www.syfire.gov.uk/jobs or by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk
To apply for the post please download an application form from our website http://www.syfire.gov.uk/jobs or contact recruitment@syfire.gov.uk
Closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 11th May 2025
Interviews will be held week commencing 19th May 2025
New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays. Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days. We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.
The overall purpose of the role will be to take full responsibility of the operational fire fleet including plant and equipment, systems, processes, performance and all staff employed by SYFR. You will act as the Fleet professional advisor to the Joint Head of Fleet on all matters concerning the choice, operation and maintenance of said fleet and technical/mechanical matters generally.
To be considered for this role you will have recent management experience within a Transport/Fleet department or organisation. You will have experience of managing a fleet of own vehicles and associated budgets. Involvement in the preparation of tenders, specifications and accident management is essential. An understanding of financial and procurement regulations is key, as is the knowledge of road transport legislation and Health & Safety in the workshop environment. Proficiency in the use of fleet management systems is also essential.
You must possess the following:-
• Full section “C” IRTE by examination (CPC exempt)
• Full member of a relevant technical organisation, i.e Society of Operations Engineers (formerly Institute of Road Transport Engineers).
• HNC in Motor Vehicle Management or equivalent
• NVQ Level III or equivalent in Motor Vehicle repair
The key duties will include:
• To act as the fleet professional advisor to the Joint Head of Fleet on all matters concerning the choice, operation and maintenance of Fire Service and the Force appliances, vehicles and specialist equipment, and on technical and mechanical matters generally.
• Responsible for running the department and managing the staff employed by SYFR.
• To deputise for the Head of the Department in their Absence.
• Staff responsibility to include the recruitment, development, welfare, performance, discipline and health and safety.
• To manage the organisations fleet stock including acquisition, maintenance, upkeep and disposal.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Fleet strategies and business plans that align to corporate objectives.
• Financial responsibility for the cost effective operation of all areas within the remit, including generating new sources of income and specific savings targets.
• Accountable for trading account performance and to manage within the agreed revenue and capital budgets.
• Liaison with technical committees and Senior Officers on developing specifications, tendering for and purchase of appliances, vehicles and special equipment including inspection and testing at stage and final acceptance testing where required.
For more information about the role contact Sarah Gilding, Head of Joint Vehicle Fleet Management on 07795 237894.
A job description and person specification for the role can be obtained via our website at http://www.syfire.gov.uk/jobs or by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk
To apply for the post please download an application form from our website http://www.syfire.gov.uk/jobs or contact recruitment@syfire.gov.uk
Closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 11th May 2025
Interviews will be held week commencing 19th May 2025
New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays. Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days. We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.
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