We’re looking for an experienced Fleet Manager to take ownership of a large and diverse council fleet, ensuring essential frontline services run safely, efficiently, and reliably every day. This is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll shape how fleet services are delivered across the Council - with the opportunity to drive innovation, improve performance, and make a tangible difference to the lives of our residents.
Lead a critical frontline service. Drive real impact for residents.
Why join us?
- Make a visible difference - Your work directly supports vital services such as waste collection, street cleansing, and environmental operations - helping keep our borough running.
- Real opportunity to improve and modernise - You’ll lead service transformation, harnessing technology, data and new ways of working to enhance performance and value.
- Public sector purpose, professional challenge - Combine meaningful public service with the scale and complexity of managing a large fleet operation.
As Fleet Manager, you will:
- Lead the strategic and operational management of a fleet of approximately 295 vehicles and plant.
- Act as the Council’s O Licence holder, ensuring full compliance and safe vehicle operation.
- Manage a significant capital programme.
- Oversee fleet procurement, replacement programmes, maintenance, repairs and contracts.
- Drive performance through data, telematics and continuous improvement.
- Build strong relationships across services to maximise fleet utilisation and efficiency.
- Lead and develop your team, creating a high-performing, customer-focused culture.
You’ll play a key role in shaping how the Council delivers services - ensuring our fleet is fit for the future.
About you
We’re seeking a driven and knowledgeable professional with:
- A Transport Manager CPC and experience as an O Licence holder
- Proven experience managing large, complex fleet operations
- Strong background in fleet procurement, maintenance contracts and supplier management
- Experience overseeing significant budgets and delivering value for money
- A track record of leading service improvement, change and transformation
- Excellent stakeholder management and the ability to influence across an organisation
- Strong understanding of fleet compliance, safety, and regulatory requirements
What you’ll bring
- Strategic thinking with hands-on operational delivery
- A proactive, “can-do” mindset and drive to improve services
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams
- Confidence working in a complex, politically aware environment
- A commitment to delivering high-quality services for residents
Additional information
- Occasional early site attendance (from 6am) may be required
- Full UK driving licence required
Join us and help shape the future of council fleet services
This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a critical service, influence change at scale, and deliver real benefits to residents and communities.
We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.
Here’s a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:
- Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
- 36 Hour Week – Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff.
- Generous Holiday Entitlement – increasing with length of service (for non-casual roles).
- Hillingdon Sports & Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes – option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).
- Cycle to Work – Eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
- Local Government Pension Scheme – access to Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
- Vivup Benefits – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Vivup Benefits.
- Mental Health Support and Counselling Services – Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.
- Travel Support – Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking.
- Trade Union Membership – The Council recognises UNISON, Unite, AEP and GMB and supports employees’ freedom of choice in relation to trade union membership.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly.
The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.
Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.
Recruitment Information
Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities that meet the essential criteria for the role and wish to be considered under this scheme. We believe in the option to choose, so candidates declaring a disability have the choice to opt in for consideration under this scheme, on a ‘per application’ basis.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Some posts are subject to The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2019 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In addition to verifying Right to Work in the UK and a new starter health questionnaire, the post is subject to the following pre-employment screening:
- Qualifications Check
- 2 years of Referencing
Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.
It may be necessary due to a high volume of applications to close this role early. We therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
