Fleet Team Leader – Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; Malvern; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local fire service organization seeks a Fleet Team Leader to manage fleet technicians, ensuring compliance and safety in vehicle maintenance. You will supervise the team, coordinate inspections and repairs, and guarantee the effective running of the workshop. Candidates should have a City & Guilds qualification in Heavy Goods Vehicle maintenance, experience in supervising teams, and excellent problem-solving skills. This is a full-time position based in Malvern offering competitive pay and local government pension benefits.

Benefits

23 days annual leave increasing to 28

Access to local government pension scheme

Welfare support

Training in H&S, Leadership & Management

Qualifications

• City & Guilds certificate in Repair and Maintenance of Heavy Goods Vehicles – part 1 and 2 or equivalent.
• Current driving licence and LGV driving licence (Class C) or willingness to obtain one.
• Experience in vehicle diagnostics and body repair work.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee the fleet technicians and their tasks.
• Ensure safe and effective functioning of the workshop.
• Manage inspections, safety compliance, and servicing.

Skills

Supervising a team

Vehicle diagnostics

Repair and maintenance of Heavy Goods Vehicles

Excellent communication skills

Mechanical dexterity

Education

City & Guilds certificate in Repair and Maintenance of Heavy Goods Vehicles

Tools

Heavy Goods Vehicles

Job description

Fleet Team Leader – Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service

Potential annual earning up to £47,772

SO2 Grade

£36,280 – £39,152 per annum plus Telephone allowance £158.40 per annum, On-call allowance £7,272.60 (Per annum) and guaranteed overtime as part of the 9-day fortnight structure £1,190.88 (Per annum)

37 hours per week, 1 week in 6 On-Call 24/7

Reasons to Join Us

• 23 days annual leave entitlement increasing to 28 days after five years’ continuous service (plus a further 8 public holidays).
• Access to a local government pension scheme.
• 9-day working fortnight.
• Working with a wide range of Fire Service vehicles & equipment.
• All tools supplied.
• Modern, clean workshop including a modern fully equipped mobile workshop.
• Access to welfare support.
• Access to the Firefighters Charity (including family members).
• Opportunities to attend operational incidents when & where required to provide support.
• Training provided in H&S, Leadership & Management.
• Training provided to maintain specialist operational equipment.
• Working to high standards, directly contributing to public safety where every repair / maintenance task ensures our appliances are ready for critical situations.

Base Location: Operational Logistics Department, Malvern, but may be required to work at any location in Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

A supervisory role planning and overseeing our team of fleet technicians and vehicles involves allocating tasks such as inspections, safety compliance, servicing, breakdowns and ensuring the team are working effectively and that tasks are completed efficiently and safely.

In addition to this, the post holder will be responsible for ensuring the safe and effective functioning of the workshop, whilst meeting the needs of the Service.

Skills and Experience needed for this role:

• City & Guilds certificate in Repair and Maintenance of Heavy Goods Vehicles – part 1 and 2 or equivalent.
• A current driving licence.
• LGV driving licence (Class C) or willing to work towards.
• Experience of supervising a team.
• Demonstrable experience of LGV / HGV / PSV Inspecting Servicing, repairs and maintenance.
• Demonstrable experience of vehicle diagnostics.
• Experience in dealing with clients and internal customers.
• Demonstrable experience in Vehicle body repair work.
• Experience in hazard identification and the development, monitoring and review of risk assessments.
• Ability to prepare reports and maintain written records of test procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Manual and mechanical dexterity.
• Capability of working in an analytical manner when problem solving and be capable of assessing the condition of components to effect repairs in an efficient manner.
• An ability to work without supervision and in a flexible manner.

The closing date for applications is midday on Monday 5th January 2026. Interviews week commencing 12th January 2026.

Salary: £36,280 - £39,152 per annum plus Telephone allowance £158.40 per annum, On-call allowance £7,272.60 (Per annum) and guaranteed overtime as part of the 9-day fortnight structure £1,190.88 (Per annum)