Zero Emission Fleet Specialist

Posting date:	12 March 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	Competitive
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	11 April 2026
Location:	Manchester, M1 3BG
Company:	inploi
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	75792681

Summary

Are you seeking an opportunity to play a key role in delivering the Bee Network?
Greater Manchester has made history as the first area outside London in almost 40 years to bring all local bus services under local control. As we continue this ambitious transformation, we are building a forwardthinking, sustainable transport system for our residents.

We are now transitioning our circa 1,700vehicle Bee Network fleet towards full zeroemission operation!

If you are passionate about fleet engineering, sustainability and shaping the future of public transport, this could be the role for you.

Your Role

As a Zero Emission Fleet Specialist, you will take a leading role in developing and delivering a bestpractice fleet management strategy for the Bee Network’s zeroemission fleet. You will help shape how Greater Manchester achieves its commitment to a fully zeroemission bus fleet by 2030.

You will:

• Lead the development and implementation of the zeroemission fleet strategy.
• Provide seniorlevel technical expertise on zeroemission technologies, infrastructure and fleet operations.
• Work collaboratively across TfGM and with operators to ensure safe, efficient and costeffective fleet performance.
• Monitor contractual and performance indicators across multiple franchises, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Influence strategic decisions using highquality analysis, reports and insights.
• Build strong relationships with key partners, suppliers and stakeholders to support a coordinated approach to zeroemission delivery.

For full details, please see the Job Profile below.

Who are we?

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is responsible for delivering an integrated, inclusive and sustainable transport system for the region. Our Bee Network vision places customers at the heart of everything we do, creating a joinedup network that is safe, reliable and accessible for all.

Our zeroemission bus programme is one of the most ambitious in the UK. We are investing in cleaner vehicles, smarter infrastructure and longterm environmental improvements that will benefit our communities, our air quality and our city region for generations to come.

What you’ll bring

What you do and how you do it is important whatever type of role you work in at TfGM and even small behaviours and actions can have a really big impact. At TfGM, our behaviours bring to life our values of Deliver, Care and Adapt.

You will have a proven track record in the effective fleet management of a large-scale bus fleet, with experience in developing and delivering a strategy to ensure the entire life cycle of the Bee Network Bus Fleet is considered from introduction through to disposal.

You will have the ability to effectively monitor the delivery of franchise contractual deliverables and obligations across multiple franchises and communicate this with the bus franchisees to ensure compliance whilst identifying areas for continuous improvement.

What we can offer you

This is a permanent role with a salary of £75,370 - £84,830 depending on skills and experience. Please note that these salary ranges are effective from the 1st of April 2026.

At TfGM we encourage candidates to discuss flexible working options at any stage of the recruitment process. We are happy to #talkflexibleworking to help colleagues maintain a healthy work life balance.

Our benefits include:

• Generous annual leave starting at 28 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with options to buy more.
• Free travel on buses across Greater Manchester, plus rail or Metrolink travel to and from work.
• Local Government defined pension scheme with life cover of 3x salary and options to boost your contributions.
• Enhanced family-friendly leave policies, including those supporting fertility treatment, alongside flexible and hybrid working and a special leave policy to support a range of unexpected events. Please note that qualification criteria may apply, including a requirement to have been employed with the organisation for a minimum specified period of time.
• Discover more benefits including wellbeing support, Personal and Career Development, Flexible working, financial support and more on our website

What's next?

To apply please submit your CV and complete your application ensuring that you provide clear examples against the criteria questions, all appointments will be based on merit. Our short-listing process is anonymised, so please do not include your name or contact details on your CV. If any personal details are included these will be visible to the hiring manager.

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Please note we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.

NOTE TO AGENCIES we will be accepting direct applications only for this role. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral CV.

Supporting Documents

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