Job Description

Job Details:
Job Reference: HCC623047
Salary Range: 56,285 - 63,080 per annum
Work Location: Trafalgar House, Winchester with regular travel to all workshops
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Temporary until 31 March 2028
Closing Date: 25 January 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Fleet Manager to join our Hampshire Transport Management (HTM) Team at Hampshire County Council.
Are you seeking a strategic and impactful leadership role, working as part of a friendly and supportive team, with the opportunity to shape the future of our fleet and workshop network?
The Role:
As a Fleet Manager, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the entire HTM fleet and workshop network. You'll ensure all fleet operations - including procurement, maintenance, compliance, and performance management - meet the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and value for money. You'll lead and develop the Area Workshop Manager and their teams, drive continuous improvement, and ensure the achievement of financial and operational targets.
You'll play a key role in staff development, performance monitoring, and innovation, as well as collaborating with Hampshire County Council, third parties, and contractors.
What you'll do:

• Lead and manage the HTM fleet and workshop network, setting vision, strategy, and objectives in line with Hampshire County Council's goals.
• Oversee compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH, Operator's Licence, and all statutory and regulatory frameworks.
• Lead on procurement, replacement, and disposal of fleet vehicles, plant, and related contracts, ensuring best value for money.
• Drive the adoption of new technologies, sustainability initiatives, and digital fleet management systems.
• Monitor and report on fleet performance, including utilisation, maintenance, downtime, and cost efficiency.
• Manage the budget, ensuring cost control, forecasting, and delivery of financial targets.
• Act as the Council's lead contact for fleet and compliance-related audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions.
• Liaise with internal and external customers, providing expert advice and resolving complex technical or operational issues.
• Foster a of learning, innovation, and high performance across the fleet and workshop teams.

What we're looking for:

• Significant experience in fleet management at a senior level, ideally within a local authority or large public sector organisation.
• Transport/Fleet Management qualification.
• Proven leadership and people management skills, with experience of managing managers and multi-site teams.
• In-depth knowledge of fleet operations, vehicle maintenance, compliance, and statutory requirements.
• Strong financial management, analytical, and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Up-to-date understanding of Health & Safety, Duty of Care and transport legal requirements.
• Experience in coaching and developing team members to maximise performance and foster a culture of learning and problem solving.
• Adaptability and resilience in changing operational environments or during periods of organisational transition.
• You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire (and the Isle of Wight or other local authority), and it is essential that you have a current drivers' licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis; HGV/LGV licence desirable.
• Level 3 Award in MOT Test Centre Management is desirable.

Why join us?
As a forward-looking local authority, our commitment to delivering an exceptional quality of life to our Hampshire residents also extends to our employees. It is important to us that our staff feel supported in their work. As such we can offer you an improved work-life balance through flexible working and an excellent including:

• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
• Supportive, collaborative, and inclusive working environment.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.
• Flexible working arrangements, including the potential for occasional home working (with approval).
• Generous pension scheme.
• Holiday entitlement of 25 days raising to 28 days after 5 years of service.
• Family friendly policies.
• Employee Support Services.
• Interest free travel loans and discounts.
• Access to financial wellbeing resources.
• Access to a wide range of discounts on products and services.

If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch!
Additional Information:
Fleet Manager
Vetting Requirements:
This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
Robert Waters, Interim Transport Manager on or Margaret Myers, Highways Area Manager on
Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

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