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Job description

The Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) comprises nine departments that support the Northern Ireland Executive and Ministers. We do this by developing and implementing government policies and legislation and delivering key public services in areas such as health, public finances, social development, justice, education, regeneration, environment, culture, agriculture, economic development, employment and transport. In addition, the Public Prosecution Service is a non-Ministerial Department staffed by civil servants. All civil servants are appointed on merit and on the basis of fair and open competition. They are expected to carry out their role with dedication and a commitment to the NI Civil Service’s core values: integrity, honesty, objectivity and impartiality. The NICS is seeking to fill a HPTO Fleet Transport Manager role that requires specific skills and experience. Applications are invited from candidates who meet the eligibility criteria, to apply for this opportunity and challenge. This booklet provides further information on the key responsibilities of the HPTO Fleet Transport Manager role in the Department for Communities and sets out the skills and competencies required. We have also included important information on the selection process.

Responsibilities

• The HED Fleet/Transport Manager will be expected to manage the CWT in delivering conservation management at HED sites in support of overall objectives.
• The main duties and responsibilities of the postholder will include: - Day-to-day management of HED Fleet operations, managing all of HED Fleet and equipment to successfully meet business unit objectives.
• Manage the procurement of new Fleet items and maintenance contracts via a COPE (Centre of Procurement Excellence) to ensure an auditable record of procurement decisions to deliver value for money.
• To fulfil the Transport Manager role for all HED, including: Legal Compliance: Ensuring the operator complies with all statutory regulations and licensing laws.
• Vehicle Safety: Scheduling regular maintenance, tax, and MOT tests to guarantee vehicles and trailers are completely roadworthy.
• Driver Management: Monitoring driver qualifications, safety training, and adherence to strict limits on driving hours and working time directives.
• Please see the Candidate Information Booklet for further information.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Applicants must, by the closing date for applications: Hold an Ofqual regulated Certificate of Professional Competence for Transport Managers (Road Haulage); AND
• Have at least 2 years’ demonstrable managerial level experience in the Fleet/Transport Management sector to include the following areas: - Vehicle Acquisition and Lifecycle Management;
• Detailing specifications and leading procurement exercises for Fleet, Plant and Equipment items to meet customer needs;
• Driver Management: To include supervision, training and monitoring of performance;
• Regulatory compliance, in respect of the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act 1995 and Road Transport Operator Regulations 2011; and
• Record keeping and IT literacy with MS Word and MS Excel software programmes. AND
• Possess a minimum of a Category B licence which allows the postholder to drive in Northern Ireland.

Further Information

NICS Application form only, Vacancy closing date Friday 20th November 2026 at 12 noon. As young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are currently under presented in the NICS, we would particularly welcome applications from these groups. The Northern Ireland Civil Service is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit