Fleet Manager
Permanent
Full Time, 37 hours per week
£43,431 to £51,095 per annum
Location: Chelmsford
Working Style: Anywhere worker (expectation to attend office typically once per week, dependant on business need)
Closing Date: 28th September 2025 (23:59)
Interviews: Scheduled to be held Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th October*
Drive the Future of Fleet Operations in Essex
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for commercial vehicles, operational excellence, and delivering outstanding service? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation and impact go hand in hand? If so, we want you on our team.
At Essex County Council, we’re seeking a forward-thinking Fleet Manager to lead our Fleet Team and a dedicated team of professionals. This is your opportunity to shape the future of fleet operations—specifying, sourcing, and managing a diverse range of commercial vehicles that support vital public services across the county.
The role will occasionally require travel to meet with suppliers at client sites or other company locations, outside of an ECC base. While not essential, having a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle would be beneficial.
What You’ll Be Doing
No two days are the same. Your role will be central to keeping Essex moving efficiently and safely. You’ll:
- Lead the specification and procurement of commercial vehicles—from light vans to specialist fleet—ensuring they meet operational, environmental, and safety standards.
- Collaborate with service teams to design vehicle builds tailored to specific needs, including accessibility, equipment fit-outs, and sustainability goals.
- Manage supplier relationships and contracts, overseeing vehicle replacements, leasing agreements, and maintenance schedules.
- Ensure compliance with all legal and safety requirements, including MOTs, inspections, and fuel card usage.
- Use data to monitor fuel efficiency, emissions, and lifecycle costs—driving smarter, greener decisions.
- Support your team’s development and wellbeing, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Oversee permits for schools and charities, and manage civic duties like the council’s official car and EV vehicles.
To learn first hand about what a day in the life of a Fleet Manager entails, please click following link https://workingforessex.com/blog/fleet-manager
What You’ll Need
- A Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) for both Passenger Transport and National Freight.
- Proven experience in the motor vehicle industry, particularly with commercial and specialist vehicles.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Expertise in vehicle specification, procurement, and supplier negotiation.
- A data-driven mindset with a knack for process improvement.
- Flexibility, resilience, and a proactive approach to change.
- Experience supporting diverse teams.
Why This Role Matters
This role goes beyond fleet management—it’s about enabling essential services. From ensuring a school minibus is road-ready to supporting mobile libraries and community transport, your work will directly impact lives across Essex.
If you're ready to lead with purpose, innovate with impact, and help shape the future of fleet operations - apply now and be part of something that truly matters.
*Interviews are scheduled to be held at our Chelmsford offices on Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th October for candidates that are progressed to the next stage of the selection process.
For further information or to request a copy of the role profile, please contact us via the following email address: resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk
To read more about our business area, please visit: Corporate Services and Transformation
Why Essex?
As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we’re committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.
In February 2025, Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government’s devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR)) on our careers site
Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.
Once you’ve secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs.
At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.
As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service
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