Transport Manager

About Us:
At Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service, we’re more than an emergency service - we’re a team of over 900 dedicated people working together to make Derbyshire safer every day. Whether it’s responding to emergencies, preventing incidents before they happen, or supporting our frontline teams behind the scenes, every role here makes a real difference.

We’re 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, you will be responsible for managing the transport team, as well as supporting the Head of Fleet and Equipment in the delivery of 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 and knowledge of administration and audit procedures/systems, contract management, health & safety legislation, as well as environmental drivers affecting the motor vehicle industry.

Experience of transport fleet management systems, insurance claims and statistical analysis is essential, as well as having 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.

Please see the attached Job Description/ Person Specification for more information about this exciting role.

Required Qualifications and Experience:
To be successful in this role, you will bring the following 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 that includes administration, performance reports and quality monitoring.
• Full City & Guilds in Motor Vehicle Engineering or equivalent
• Current LGV (C) license
• Evidence of Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) or be prepared to work towards.
• Electric Hybrid Vehicle Level 3 Course or equivalent

What We Offer in Return:

We believe in rewarding our people with more than just a salary. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• 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’ 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’ 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.

How to Apply:

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. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, 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.

The closing date for completed applications is midnight on 5 July 2026.

Interviews will be held in the week commencing 20 July 2026.

For an informal chat regarding the role please contact the recruiting manager Dean Frith at dfrith@derbys-fire.gov.uk.

If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.