Fleet/Workshop Manager

Post Title: Fleet/Workshop Manager
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Grade 9 (£42,708 – £45,718)
Hours: Full Time – 37 Hours per week
Work Pattern: Mon – Fri (7.24hrs per day) 7.30am to 3.30pm
Location: HGV Workshop, Rotherham Fire Station, Eastwood

An opportunity has arisen within our Joint Vehicle Fleet Management Department for a Fleet/Workshop Manager, based at HGV Workshop, Eastwood Trading Estate, Chesterton Road, Rotherham, S65 1SU.

The overall purpose of the role is the supervision of the Fire Service Workshops and Transport Stores, ensuring the fleet of vehicles, appliances, equipment and plant are serviced and maintained according to manufacturers instructions and SYFR Policy.

To be considered for this role you will have; at least five years recent supervisory experience within a Transport/Fleet department or organisation.  Experience of managing a fleet repair and maintenance facility in an efficient and cost effective manner.  A wide range of experience of vehicle and vehicle related engineering principles.  Experience of complex vehicle adaptations.  You will have knowledge of relevant Road Transport Legislation for class 4, 5, 7 and LGV vehicles including current road vehicle maintenance standards and current government regulations.  Knowledge of vehicle repair and maintenance methods and practices.  A working knowledge of risk assessment in a Transport Fleet function.  Have good knowledge of Health & Safety, COSHH and British Standards applicable to Fire Service vehicles.  Knowledge of Fire Service fleet operations.  Good understanding of vehicle diagnostic and repair techniques.  Knowledge of water pumps and priming systems.  Knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems

You must possess; NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Motor Vehicle repair and have attended a recognised Health and Safety course.  It would also be advantageous if you were a full member of a relevant technical organisation or working towards i.e Society of Operations Engineers (nee Institute of Road Transport Engineers).

The key duties will include:-

1.    Supervision of Workshop staff and compliance with Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

2.    Planning, organisation and supervision of work at Workshops and mobile activities.

3.    Responsible for the supervision and management of the Equipment Technicians, including maintenance of records, location of ladders and documentation of test results. Responsibility for general repairs and maintenance of Fire Service equipment as required, including service, repair and testing of Fire Service ladders

4.    Diagnostic investigation of faults/problems to appliances, vehicles, equipment and plant. Ensure that appliances, vehicles, equipment and plant are repaired and maintained efficiently.

5.    Accept reported defects, assess, prioritise, advise and recommend appropriate course of action raising job cards for all reported defects. Liaison with Senior Fleet Manager on workload and maintenance schedules.

6.    Maintenance of vehicle and workshop records. Provision of statistics as required using Fleet Management Systems. (Tranman). Daily reporting of spare appliance locations.

7.    Conduct ongoing review of Workshops performance and standards as directed by the Senior Fleet Manager. Monitor and improve efficient methods of work.

8.    Provide general assistance to the Senior Fleet Manager as required.

9.    Obtain estimates for repair in terms of accident damaged vehicles or major refurbishment.

10.  Utilisation of spare appliance fleet to ensure all front line appliance repair and maintenance procedures can take place with minimal disruption to operational preparedness.

11.  Monitor and authorise overtime and standby time sheets. Maintain, collate and approve annual leave entitlement of Workshop staff.

12.  Plan, arrange and expedite testing/plating of non-exempt vehicles. Ensure that the organisation’s vehicles, equipment and plant are maintained efficiently.

13.  Review of Workshop performance and standards. Monitor efficient methods of work and improve where feasible.

14.  Responsible for the supervision and operation of the Transport Stores, including stock checks, purchase order authorisation and other associated duties.

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

Closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 11th May 2025

Interviews will be held week commencing 26th 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.

Most of our corporate roles offer flexi time and agile working, meaning people can vary their hours to suit their commitments outside of work as agreed with their line manager. Flexi time can be accrued with a potential of up to 13 days to be taken within a year.

All eligible corporate staff are auto-enrolled onto the Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions ranging from 5.5% to 12.5%. It is a defined benefit pension scheme that means pensions are based on salary and the length of paying into the scheme. Further information on the scheme, and additional benefits, can be found on the LGPS website.

Other benefits include (but not limited to) – enhanced sick pay, access to free on-site gyms, a cycle 2 work scheme, access to emergency services discounts across a wide variety of popular companies, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the TransaveUK credit union.

We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within our workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT+), and individuals with disabilities. In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours. We believe that a diverse workforce leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision-making, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.