21890 - Senior Vehicle Engineering Manager

Ministry of Justice•Burton, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Vehicle Engineering Manager provides technical and operational leadership across all elements of vehicle engineering, fleet management, and vehicle compliance within the Ministry of Justice. The postholder ensures that vehicle operations are safe, efficient, cost effective and fully aligned with relevant legislation, MoJ policy, and Fleet Management Team standards. The role is responsible for delivering technical guidance, managing the Fleet Engineering Services Department and the Fleet Management Team, supporting a sustainable fleet and working collaboratively with stakeholders across the MoJ, contractors, and local transport team.

Requirements

Vehicle qualifications (e.g., IMI, IRTE, NVQ Level 3 or above in vehicle engineering). or equivalent military experience (e.g., REME ).
Experience in a vehicle maintenance environment.
An understanding of fleet legislation, safety standards, and engineering best practice.
Ability to provide technical guidance to both specialists and non technical users.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience managing or overseeing a vehicle/engineering workshop.
Ability to analyse data, interpret technical reports, and develop solutions.

Nice To Haves

Experience using fleet data systems, Excel and Teams
Fleet Management experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver best-practice technical advice to all fleet users.
Lead effective fleet management advice to the Ministry of Justice within agreed resources and budget constraints.
Develop and maintain an up to date knowledge of vehicle legislation, engineering developments, environmental requirements, and emerging technologies relevant to MoJ fleets.
Provide oversight and guidance for vehicle design specifications, acquisition processes, and delivery of fleet assets.
Champion and improve the effective use of existing fleet management data systems to deliver better performance and governance.
Ensure adherence to the Health and Safety at Work Act and all relevant MoJ safety policies.
Support the Health, Safety & Training (HS&T) Manager to ensure safe systems of work (SSOW) and robust risk assessments (RA) are in place and followed.
Promote safe engineering practices across fleet and maintenance operations.
Ensure compliance with MOJ Transport Policy & Procedure guidance across all vehicle activities and users.
Report any vehicle related incidents, risks, or non compliance issues promptly through appropriate channels.
Build and maintain strong, effective working relationships with all key stakeholders.
Engage positively as an ambassador for the Fleet Management Team at NDC Branston.
Liaise with local transport coordinators and operational teams to provide expert advice and resolve technical issues.
Work with colleagues to identify opportunities for consolidation or optimisation of fleet activities.
Provide effective leadership and management of the Fleet Management Team and Fleet Engineering Services Facility.
Manage attendance, performance records, and HR requirements within the team.
Develop team capability through coaching, training, and technical guidance.
Promote a positive and professional working culture aligned with MoJ values.
Produce, analyse, and maintain fleet management information to support operational and strategic decision-making.
Review fleet activities across Fleet Management Team and Commercial to identify improvements and efficiencies.
Monitor engineering and fleet performance, providing regular updates to senior management.
Ensure records, technical data, and engineering compliance documentation are accurate and maintained.

Benefits

Annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after five years’ service.
Scheme to allow qualifying staff to buy or sell up to three days leave each year.
Additional paid time off for public holidays and 1 privilege day.
Choice of pension schemes.
Extensive range of training and development opportunities.
Opportunity to join employee-run networks.
Opportunities to work reduced hours or job share.
Access to flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits, retail vouchers and discounts on a range of goods and services.
Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave.
Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens.