Service Manager - Fleet

Directorate: Streetscene Contract Type: Fixed Term (18 months - may be subject to extension) Hours: 36 hours Salary: Grade L £64,839 - £72,294 Location: On site - Oakleigh Depot Closing Date: 15th November 2026 Important Information for Current Barnet Council Employees Where possible, employees who have access to Oracle are encouraged to apply via the Opportunity Marketplace (Internal Career Site). This helps to ensure applications are correctly identified as internal and avoids potential delays during the recruitment process. About Barnet Council Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative – which drive everything we do. About the role The post holder will have overall operational responsibility for key functions within Transport Services, ensuring the effective and compliant delivery of vehicle maintenance, fleet management and MOT testing services. You will oversee the day-to-day operation of the service, ensuring high standards of performance and compliance across all areas, including Operator Licensing, the MOT station, vehicle maintenance and workshop operations, stores and fleet management activities. You will play a key role in ensuring the Council meets its statutory and regulatory obligations while maintaining high standards of health, safety and wellbeing. You will also ensure services are delivered efficiently and cost-effectively, supporting the Council’s strategic and corporate objectives. Please click here to download the Job description for this role. (Right-click and select “Open in new tab” so you can keep the job description open while completing your application) About you You must hold a current Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Road Haulage operations and hold City and Guilds (or equivilent) qualification(s) in motor vehicle technology. You will have experience in managing the technical, legal and commercial aspects of operating a mixed fleet of municipal vehicles including HGVs, LGVs and ancillary equipment, including managing the Operator Licence. You must be able to demonstrate understanding of Health & Safety at Work act and have proven experience of effectively managing and supporting staff within a busy, dynamic working environment particularly in a vehicle maintenance setting. You’ll be proactive and improvement-focused, using your knowledge and experience to suggest innovative working methods and vehicle modifications that improve efficiency and reduce repair time and costs. You will ensure services are delivered efficiently, effectively and to the required standards, maximising the use of available resources while meeting operational priorities and agreed timescales. What we offer 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents A comprehensive Flexible Working Policy which supports work-life balance by empowering staff and management to make decisions around when, where, and how work is done A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership Excellent training and development opportunities Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance How to apply Read the job description and person specification before clicking ‘Apply’ to commence the