Fleet Manager

About this job

PERMANENT: Full Time, 37 Hours a week 
SALARY: £36,648 - £39,186 per annum
LOCATION: Willand

We are seeking to recruit a suitably experienced professional for the role of Fleet Manager to successfully lead on the replacement programme for Council vehicles and plant, managing the vehicle supply and maintenance contract and associated contractors. 

The successful applicant will be required to ensure the Council is meeting their statutory and Operators Licence obligations and contribute to our carbon reduction and climate mitigation strategies across Mid Devon.

You will be responsible for providing strategic direction on fleet vehicles ensuring the Council manages their fleet in the most cost effective and efficient manner.  You will act as an Advisory on transport and plant compliance with all license conditions, responding effective to changes in guidance and regulations set by the Traffic Commissioner and working within key timescales to ensure compliance within the Councils Standing Orders, Financial Regulations and relevant legislation. You will monitor and reduce vehicle damage, including driver education where required.

Evidence your suitability and relevant experience for this role by having a minimum of 2 years’ experience of managing a relevant fleet section, driver training programs and accident prevention with sufficient mechanical knowledge of vehicles and mobile plant to make qualitied judgements and inspections.  A clear understanding of all legislation relating to transport, a sound knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.  Evidence of management experience in Local Government relevant to an outward facing service would be beneficial.

The successful candidate would hold a Certificate of profession competence, Freight National (or equivalent) or be willing and able to obtain the qualification

A full driving licence is required for the role with LGV C licence desirable.

A satisfactory basic disclosure check and three years complete employment history will be required for the successful applicant. 

To find out more

To find out more about this role please contact Simon Bruford by email: sbruford@middevon.gov.uk   

For full details please read the Job Description and Person Specification - Fleet Manager

The Job Description refers to the level of competencies required for this post. For an explanation of what this means, please see Core Competencies.

A satisfactory basic disclosure check and three years complete employment history will be requested in the event of you being offered the position.

Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor skilled worker visas at this time. For more information on pre-employment checks, please review the documents found here.

How to apply

Please download and complete our Job Application Form and send to Opportunities@middevon.gov.uk. Alternatively, print and send by post to:

People Services
Mid Devon District Council
Phoenix House
Phoenix Lane
Tiverton, Devon
EX16 6PP

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MDDC reserves the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage early applications.

We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.  We are keen to make our interviews accessible. Let us know on your job application if you have a disability and need any reasonable adjustments.

We're committed to Equality of Opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

If we've not contacted you within two weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

Thank you for showing an interest in this vacancy and we wish you every success with your on-going job search.