Team Leader - Fleet and Plant

Job Vacancy

Midlothian Council is seeking applications for the position of Team Leader – Fleet and Plant, based at Bonnyrigg Depot.

This is an important role within the Council’s fleet and workshop operation, with a particular focus on fleet compliance, vehicle maintenance standards and the effective management of our Fleet and Plant Workshops.
The successful candidate will bring a combination of professional transport management knowledge, practical fleet, workshop and MOT station experience and a strong understanding of the legislative and compliance requirements associated with operating a diverse vehicle and plant fleet.

Working alongside the existing Fleet and Plant Team Leader, the post will have a particular focus on fleet compliance and governance, helping to ensure that appropriate systems, processes and records are in place to support the Council’s legal and operational responsibilities. This will include areas such as vehicle maintenance compliance, inspection and servicing arrangements, defect management, operator licence requirements, record keeping and monitoring of fleet compliance performance.

The role will also provide operational management and support across the Council’s Fleet and Plant Workshops. The successful candidate must therefore have sufficient workshop and technical knowledge to manage both workshop operations in the absence of the other Team Leader, ensuring workloads, staff, vehicle maintenance and operational priorities continue to be effectively managed.

Applicants should be comfortable working within a busy and reactive operational environment and be able to work effectively with workshop staff, drivers, managers, operational services, contractors and external suppliers.

A recognised professional qualification in transport management, such as the Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (TM CPC), or an equivalent relevant qualification, would be advantageous. For the right candidate who can demonstrate the required fleet compliance, transport and workshop knowledge, the Council will support their continued professional development, including the opportunity to work towards achieving the Transport Manager CPC.

The successful candidate will have access to Midlothian council’s generous staff pension scheme; salary sacrifice scheme and further staff discounts through partner organisations.

KNOWLEDGE

Educated to SCQF Level 7 (HNC level or equivalent technical/professional qualification) in a subject appropriate to the area of responsibility, or able to demonstrate significant relevant experience in a local authority of comparable size and complexity.

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

Clear evidence of commitment to continuing professional development.

CLOSING DATE - Sunday 1st November 2026

INTERVIEW DATE - Week Beginning 9th November 2026

Job Advert

Position Title: Team Leader - Fleet and Plant

Directorate: Place

Location: Bonnyrigg Depot Workshop

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 36 hours per week

Working Pattern: Mon-Thur 08:00-16:00, Fri 09:00-15:00

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Council's 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 £40,500.03 per annum.

Requirements

This role requires Level 1 Disclosure Clearance, the fee for this Disclosure check will be met by you and receipt of the subsequent certificate will be required prior to commencement.

Once you have submitted your application and this has been processed you will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

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 discuss with 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 who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.

Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form.