Transport Manager

Transport Manager

Location: Headquarters, Ripley

Salary: Grade H Salary GBP47,181 - GBP52,413 per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent, 37 hours per week. Transport Office opening hours are 08:00 (Mon‑Thu) and 08:30 (Fri). The office must be staffed by the team within normal working hours.

Closing Date: 5th of July 2026

At Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service, we are more than an emergency service – we are a team of over 900 dedicated people working together to make Derbyshire safer every day. Whether responding to emergencies, preventing incidents, or supporting our frontline teams behind the scenes, every role here makes a real difference.

We are proud to be one of the country’s top‑performing fire and rescue services, recently rated Good in 9 out of 11 areas by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS). This recognition reflects the professionalism, progress, and dedication of our people. We continue to strive to be an outstanding Service and we know we have more to do.

About the Role

The Transport Manager will be part of a small established team, responsible for managing the transport team and supporting the Head of Fleet and Equipment in delivering the transport strategy and service plan.

You must possess effective communication and interpersonal skills, be self‑motivated and have excellent people management skills. You will also have a good understanding of administration and audit procedures/systems, contract management, health & safety legislation, and environmental drivers affecting the motor vehicle industry.

Experience of transport fleet management systems, insurance claims and statistical analysis is essential, as is a good level of IT literacy in Microsoft Office packages.

There will be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Good standard of general education including Maths and English at Grades C or above, or equivalent
• MS Office packages, including Word, Excel & Teams etc
• Working with Transport Fleet Management Systems
• Working with service contracts, including administration, performance reports and quality monitoring
• Full City & Guilds in Motor Vehicle Engineering or equivalent
• Current LGV (C) licence
• Evidence of Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) qualification or willingness to pursue it
• Electric Hybrid Vehicle Level 3 Course or equivalent

What We Offer in Return

• Flexible working hours
• Agile working (60% office‑based) can be discussed with the line manager
• Family friendly policies
• Annual Leave entitlement of 28 days, increasing to 33 days after 5 years of service
• Free, secure on‑site car parking
• Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms 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 meeting eligibility criteria)
• Occupational Sick Pay subject to length of service, increasing up to 6 months full & 6 months half after 5 years of 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 highly beneficial 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.

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment.

Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.