Operations And Technical Manager - Workshops

Job Description

Midlothian Council, Transportation is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced Operational and Technical manager whom will hold the operators licence on behalf of the local authority as the nominated Transport Manager.

Leading a team of technical, specialist and administrative staff you will be responsible for overseeing efficient, timeous and quality fleet management ensuring our extensive fleet is kept on the road and delivering essential services to our communities. Furthermore as the principle Transport manager you will ensure policy and procedure is in place to ensure compliance with the regulations set by the traffic commissioner to include tasks such as daily checks, maintenance of OCRS rating and drivers hours management.

Essential

Transport management CPC

Experience of staff management, IT systems used in an office environment, project management and financial responsibility.

Clear evidence of commitment to continuing professional development.

Drivers licence

Desirable

Experience of Managing an MOT station

IOSH managing safely or equivalent

 

Closing Date: 5th January 2025

Interview Date: Week commencing 13^th January 2025

 

Requirements

Position Title: Operations and Technical Manager - Workshops

Directorate: Place

Working from Home: No

Location: Bonnyrigg Garage

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 36 hours per week

Working Pattern: Standard work pattern. 7.2hr days x5.

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £52,369.69 per annum. 

Responsibilities

Compliance with the mandatory Cabinet Office PSN (Public Sector Network) Code of Connection requires the Council to meet a baseline personal security standard. This requires completion of a disclosure check for all employees who can access official information. The fee for this PSN Disclosure check will be met by you.

The Individual

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.