Head of FLEET (Fleet Liaison Engineering Equipment Team)

Post: Head of FLEET (Fleet Liaison Engineering Equipment Team)

Salary: £79,352 per annum

Grade: FRS G

Salary range: £79,352 - £96,041 per annum

Contract type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Application closing date: 4 PM on Monday 23 November 2026

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s fire and rescue service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city. Employing over 5000 people across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer 999 calls), fire safety and our non-operational team (our team who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, which includes Fleet, IT, HR, Finance, Procurement, Communications team and many more).

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the London Fire Brigade for an experienced strategic leader to become our Head of FLEET. Reporting to the Deputy Assistant Commissioner, the postholder will provide leadership, governance and professional oversight of the Brigade's fleet, operational equipment and associated infrastructure, ensuring assets remain safe, compliant, operationally available and fit for purpose to support frontline service delivery.

The Fleet Liaison Engineering & Equipment Team (F.L.E.E.T) is responsible for managing one of the largest and most complex emergency service fleet portfolios in Europe. The team works closely with operational colleagues, suppliers and strategic partners to ensure London Fire Brigade's vehicles and equipment continue to meet the demands of a modern fire and rescue service.

Applicants will need to demonstrate significant experience of leading fleet, engineering, transport, asset management or operational support services within a complex, safety-critical environment, together with experience of contract management, engineering assurance, governance, commercial decision-making and stakeholder engagement.

You will work collaboratively with operational departments, procurement, finance, contractors and external stakeholders to deliver innovation, value for money and continuous improvement, ensuring fleet and equipment solutions are aligned with operational requirements and support service delivery outcomes.

The role includes oversight of major fleet-related programmes, contract performance, asset specification, customer engagement and supplier management. You will also represent the Brigade at regional and national forums, including the Transport Officers Group (TOG) and relevant NFCC fleet groups.

This vacancy is open to both internal and external candidates.

This full-time role is based at Union Street with hybrid home working and involves occasional travel to LFB fire stations, Ruislip Workshops, Croydon Operational Support Centre (OSC) and strategic partner locations.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs-london-fire-gov-uk.jobsmarket.site/pages/en-gb/jobs to access the full advert.

Eligibility

Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence.

Assessment Overview

Stage 1

To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:

1. Significant experience of leading and managing fleet, transport, asset management or operational support services within a complex and customer-focused environment, including responsibility for contract management, supplier performance and service delivery.

2. Possession of a recognised fleet management, transport management, engineering, procurement, asset management or equivalent professional qualification, or able to demonstrate substantial senior management experience and professional expertise relevant to the role.

3. Demonstrable experience of managing significant budgets, commercial contracts and supplier performance arrangements within a complex operational environment.

4. Experience of management in commercial vehicles and/or firefighting equipment operations and maintenance or possession of similar skill levels gained through other training and/or relevant experience, or equivalent knowledge within the sector.

Please note that we will score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend stage 2.

Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.

Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place from early-December 2026. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Additional Information

Please note: After submitting your application, you'll receive an email asking you to confirm your email address. This is a security step and your application won't be considered complete until your email address has been confirmed.

Once you have confirmed your email address, you'll receive a confirmation email acknowledging receipt of your application and providing your applicant number for future reference.

If you do not receive this confirmation email, please check that you have confirmed your email address. Also check your junk or spam folder and add the sender to your safe senders list.

Important: The email confirmation link remains valid for 24 hours, which may extend beyond the application closing date. However, you must confirm your email address before the application closing date for your application to be accepted. Applications with email addresses confirmed after the closing date won't be accepted, even if the confirmation link is still valid.

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Anyone who has contact with children, young people or adults at risk will be subject to an enhanced DBS check as part of our commitment to safeguarding.

Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year

• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave

• Hybrid working is available, subject to business need.

• Free access to the Brigade gym

• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers

• Free counselling

• Season ticket loan

• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups

• Contributory pension scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts

• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

Criminal records check

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.