Keep Fenland Moving

At Fenland District Council, our fleet is at the heart of delivering essential services to communities across the district. From refuse collection and street cleansing vehicles to specialist plant and equipment, our fleet enables frontline teams to make a real difference every day.

We're looking for an experienced, forward-thinking Fleet and Workshop Manager (Transport Manager) to lead our fleet operations and workshop services, ensuring our vehicles, equipment and people operate safely, efficiently and in full legal compliance.

If you're passionate about fleet management, workshop operations, leadership and continuous improvement, this is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in one of the Council's most important operational services.

What you'll be doing

As our Fleet and Workshop Manager, you'll be responsible for:

• Leading and managing the Council's fleet operations and workshop services.

• Acting as the nominated Transport Manager and holder of the Council's Standard National Operator's Licence.

• Developing and delivering fleet replacement programmes and procurement plans that achieve best value.

• Providing technical leadership and support on vehicle specification, fleet engineering and specialist equipment.

• Ensuring the Council maintains a safe, legally compliant and efficient heavy goods vehicle operation.

• Managing workshop performance, health and safety, inspections, maintenance scheduling and vehicle compliance.

• Supporting frontline Environmental Services teams through effective fleet planning and operational support.

• Working collaboratively with partners, suppliers and contractors to improve services and deliver successful projects.

About you

We're looking for someone who can bring a combination of technical expertise, leadership skills and operational experience.

You will have:

• Experience managing a mixed vehicle workshop and leading teams to deliver a safe and effective fleet operation.

• Significant fleet management experience, ideally within waste management, environmental services or a similar operational environment.

• Experience managing a legally compliant HGV fleet and maintaining high safety standards.

• Strong leadership, communication and people management skills.

• The ability to analyse performance data, manage budgets and drive continuous improvement.

• Experience of procurement, contract management and negotiating best value outcomes.

• A customer-focused approach and commitment to delivering excellent services.

• A Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) and the ability to act as the Council's nominated Transport Manager.

Why join Fenland District Council?

At Fenland, we're proud of our One Team culture. We work together to deliver high-quality services that make a positive difference to our residents, businesses and communities.

In return, you'll benefit from:

• Local Government Pension Scheme.

• Generous annual leave entitlement.

• Flexible working opportunities.

• Learning and development support.

• Employee wellbeing initiatives.

• The opportunity to lead and shape a significant operational function within a progressive local authority.

Ready to make an impact?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced fleet professional who thrives on leadership, compliance, innovation and service improvement. To apply for this role please click the 'apply now' button on this page to complete our digital application form. If you are unable to complete the form please contact the Recruitment Team via email Recruitment@fenland.gov.uk

Join us and help keep Fenland moving.

Closing Date:Monday 24th August 2026

To view a copy of the Job Description click here: Fleet & Workshop Manager - JD