Fleet Manager

Fleet Manager

Application Deadline: 3 May 2026

Department: Strategic Transport

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Sheffield Head Office

Reporting To: Head of Franchised Bus Fleet

Compensation: £55,949 - £59,907 / year

Description

• Hours: 37 hours
• Contract: Permanent
• Salary: £55,949 - £59,907
• Location: Sheffield (This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office)

Shape the future of SYMCA's corporate services and lead a transformation that will empower our people, strengthen our systems, and enable better outcomes for our region.

South Yorkshire is embarking on a major programme to introduce bus franchising, creating a fully integrated, high quality public transport network that better meets the needs of passengers and supports the region's economic, social, and environmental ambitions. This programme represents a significant transformation in how bus services and fleet assets are specified, managed, and operated across South Yorkshire.

As Fleet Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the successful delivery of bus franchising by providing technical leadership and assurance across the bus fleet. Working closely with the Head of Franchised Bus Fleet, operators, OEMs, and key stakeholders, you will ensure that fleet related activity is appropriately prioritised, governed, sequenced, and delivered with clarity, confidence, and operational rigour.

About the role

You will help shape the future of the bus fleet in South Yorkshire, and consult on all aspects of fleet management for SYMCA. You will work with both bus operators and OEMs to ensure the fleet is aligned, to support the operational service within South Yorkshire, through various stages of bus franchising, and then through the franchise process, to ensure the fleet is managed.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the operational, technical, and strategic management of the franchised bus fleet, ensuring vehicles are safe, compliant, reliable, and deliver value for money throughout their lifecycle.
• Provide expert oversight of fleet compliance, maintenance, and asset management arrangements, ensuring franchised operators meet defined fleet standards and performance requirements.
• Support the Head of Franchised Bus Fleet through effective reporting, performance monitoring, risk management, and assurance that agreed actions are delivered to a high standard.
• Contribute to long term fleet strategy, including asset lifecycle planning, investment prioritisation, decarbonisation pathways, and alignment with franchising implementation and service change programmes.
• Apply authoritative vehicle engineering expertise across bus technology, safety and accessibility systems, emissions standards, and emerging innovations to inform fleet specifications and strategic decision making.

About you

You are a confident and collaborative Fleet Manager with strong operational and technical credibility. You have the ability to manage complex fleet arrangements, balance competing priorities, and maintain clear oversight of vehicle performance, compliance, and asset condition. You are comfortable engaging with senior leaders, operators, and suppliers, making informed decisions, resolving issues, and providing clear direction in a fast moving operational environment.

You will bring:

• Proven experience managing a bus, HGV, or large van fleet within an operational environment.
• Engineering background, supported by a relevant technical qualification or completion of a recognised engineering apprenticeship.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications.
• Previous experience working for a bus operator is desirable, with an understanding of operator led fleet and service delivery environments.
• Sound knowledge of PSV and/or HGV maintenance regimes, audit and assurance practices, and the operational requirements of running a large fleet.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively with operators, suppliers, engineers, and senior colleagues.

Benefits

All colleagues have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference. Located in Sheffield City Centre, we are well placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities. Work/life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognised family/friendly policies, genuine work flexibility, recognition, and shared success.

Holiday Entitlement - From 28 to 36 days annual leave entitlement (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays. Pro rate for part time colleagues.

Annual Leave Purchase Scheme - The ability to purchase up to a further 15 days per year in addition to your normal annual leave.

Hybrid working - Our offices are a space where we come together and collaborate. Most of our roles are offered on a hybrid basis with the exception of some support roles being onsite full time. Please note, unless specified within the job advert, we cannot accommodate remote working contracts.

Flexible Hours Scheme - Most roles within SYMCA work under the Flexi Scheme which allows office based employees' flexibility and discretion over their working hours. Under the scheme employees can accrue a defined amount of credit or debit of working hours, and to take time off in the form of Flexi Leave or banked Annual Leave.

Rewarding You - Reducing everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway and Cycle to Work schemes.

Training on the job - Support with upskilling skills through on the job training and qualifications.

Professional Membership Fees - Where membership to Professional bodies is applicable to your role, SYMCA will reimburse your membership fees where applicable and following approval by Line Management.

Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio economic background, religion and/or belief. All employees are eligible to request Flexible Working arrangements from day one of employment as such all requests will be considered subject to operation requirements.

If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the process, please contact or include within your application form detailing the adjustment and how it will assist in managing any barriers.