Position: Transport ManagerContract Type: PermanentSalary: Grade H Salary £47,181 – £52,413 per annumLocation: DFRS Headquarters RipleyHours: 37 hours per week, office hours 08:00 – 17:00 (Mon‑Thu) and 08:00 – 16:30 (Fri). Staff required to cover normal operating hours; occasional work beyond normal hours may be necessary.Department: TransportReports to: Head of Fleet and EquipmentClosing date: midnight 5 July 2026
About the Role
The Transport Manager will lead the transport team and support the Head of Fleet and Equipment in delivering the transport strategy and service plan. Key responsibilities include overseeing fleet operations, managing contracts and service agreements, ensuring compliance with health & safety legislation and environmental regulations, and maintaining accurate audit and administration procedures. The role requires strong communication, leadership and analytical skills.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Good standard of general education including Maths and English at Grades C or above, or equivalent
- Experience of transport fleet management systems, insurance claims and statistical analysis (essential)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Teams, etc.)
- Experience with service contracts that include administration, performance reports and quality monitoring
- Full City & Guilds in Motor Vehicle Engineering or equivalent
- Current LGV (C) licence
- Evidence of IOSH (Institute of Occupational Safety and Health) membership or commitment to obtain it
- Electric Hybrid Vehicle Level 3 Course or equivalent
- Good IT literacy and ability to analyse vehicle data
What We Offer in Return
- Flexible working hours
- Agile working (60% office based) subject to management discussion
- Family‑friendly policies
- 28 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 5 years’ service
- Free secure on‑site car parking
- Health & wellbeing services, including free gym access at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations
- Employee discount scheme (Boost) and eligibility to apply for Blue Light Card
- Employee support networks
- Enhanced maternity pay (subject to eligibility criteria)
- Occupational sick pay: full for up to 6 months, half for up to 6 months after 5 years’ service
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
- Eligibility to join Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) offering tax advantages
We are a Disability Confident employer committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities. Under the Disability Confident scheme, we will offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with a disability that meet the essential criteria for the role.
Closing date for completed applications is midnight on 5 July 2026.
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