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We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more. Find out more about our benefits (opens in a new window) and join us to become part of something special.

Overview

Contributing to the Estates & Facilities Management strategy, as Transport Operations Supervisor, you will plan and coordinate the day-to-day running of front-line operations across the Transport Service. Your primary role will be to lead and support other colleagues in the Transport service to provide a comprehensive fleet management and transport solution across the University of Sheffield.

 You will also be required to undertake various people management duties, including resource allocation, performance management and the development of colleagues.

Working with a range of colleagues, students & suppliers, you will be specifically responsible for the efficient and compliant facilitation of vehicle hire & fleet management services, using well established processes & digital systems.

To meet the customer & legislative requirements of the service, you will be expected to demonstrate sound leadership of a flexible, committed team, making informed, knowledge based decisions and taking the initiative in response to unforeseen challenges. You will need to show resilience and be able to function effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Deal with day to day transport operations such as coordinating vehicle hires and fleet  maintenance, testing and servicing.
• Communicate with wider colleagues, students and contractors regarding vehicle hire  and fleet maintenance issues.
• Provide accurate management information to a range of colleagues to enable performance reporting, financial recharging, accident reporting, fleet replacement and disposal options.
• Provide day to day supervision of other team members, taking first line action in resource allocation, performance management, absence control and team development issues.
• Assist in the planning and forecasting of the transport budget requirements and fleet lifecycle strategy and help identify and implement service improvements.
• Assist with the implementation of the Transportation and Travel strategy.
• Assist in the development of the fleet to support a sustainable transport solution for the University.
• Occasionally deputise for the Campus Transport and Logistics Manager.
• Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post including discrete project work relating to the development of the service.

Person Specification

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.

Further Information

Next steps in the recruitment process

It is anticipated that the selection process will take place on the week commencing 24th November 2025. This will consist of an interview and test/ exercise. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage within 1 week of the closing date. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact the Campus Services administration team on fmhub@sheffield.ac.uk.

Our vision and strategic plan

We are the University of Sheffield. This is our vision: sheffield.ac.uk/vision (opens in new window).

What we offer

• A minimum of 38 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
• Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
• Generous pension scheme.
• A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
• A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).
• Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
• A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; integrated with our Professional Services Shared Skills Framework.
• A range of generous family-friendly policies
  • paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
  • support for those going through the menopause
  • paid time off and support for fertility treatment
  • and more

More details can be found on our benefits page: sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits (opens in a new window).

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.

We are a research university with a global reputation for excellence. Our ideas and expertise change the world for the better, making a real difference to society. We know that when people come together with different views, approaches and insights it can lead to richer, more creative and innovative teaching and research and the highest levels of student experience. Our University Vision (www.sheffield.ac.uk/vision) outlines our commitment to building a diverse community of staff and students that recognises and values the abilities, backgrounds, beliefs and ways of living for everyone.