Band 5L, £71,429 per annum, plus benefits.
Chiltern Transport Consortium (CTC) is an innovative cross-border collaborative service that provides high‑quality fleet provision to seven police organisations across the UK. CTC aims to deliver efficiency savings and best value for money to all forces.
Role Overview
The Fleet Manager plays a critical role in enabling officers to respond to calls and attend incidents by keeping vehicles operational, maintaining a low number of non‑operational ratios, and ensuring the fleet is maintained to the highest standards. The role involves managing across multiple sites and stakeholders, exercising budgetary control, and leading change to drive efficiencies in both in‑house workshops and outsourced SMR delivery.
Responsibilities
* Maintain vehicle operational ratios and availability for police duties.
* Ensure the fleet meets vehicle types and build specifications tailored to policing roles.
* Lead and manage workshop operations, coordinate outsourced SMR services, and drive efficiency gains.
* Control the fleet budget and provide accurate financial reporting.
* Implement change initiatives and improve processes across the fleet operation.
* Collaborate with multiple stakeholders across sites to deliver service objectives.
* Make independent decisions and bring teams together on challenging business decisions.
Qualifications
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage across a multi‑site, multi‑stakeholder environment.
* Experience and confidence in fleet and workshop management.
* Demonstrated ability to lead change and drive operational efficiencies.
* Excellent organizational skills, with a “get it right first time” mentality.
* Attention to detail, integrity, and compassion.
* Full driving licence and ability to travel across CTC member forces.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Benefits
* 30 days annual leave per annum (pro‑rata for part‑time staff) plus bank holidays.
* Flexible working conditions.
* Broad range of lifestyle discounts.
* Career development opportunities.
* Option to join a local government pension scheme.
Vetting
All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will consider applicants who do not meet the strict criteria if they can provide proof of UK residency and supporting evidence.
Closing date for applications
Sunday 6 June 2026.
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