Service Manager (Fleet)

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NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Neighbourhood Services - Fleet

Service Manager (Fleet)

35 hours per week
Permanent
£53,200 - £57,963 (including Distant Islands Allowance)

Orkney Islands Council is looking to recruit a talented, motivated, and enthusiastic person to undertake all aspects of Fleet Management within the organisation. The postholder will play a vital role in the delivery of all aspects of Fleet Management, whilst being the Council's Good Vehicle Operators Licence Holder, ensuring all Statutory requirements are adhered to.

The postholder will ensure that the Council vehicles, fleet, plant, tools and equipment are sufficient to meet operational needs, are fit for purpose, meet legal and technical requirements and are safe for operational use. They will also have overall responsibility for the Stores and Warehouse team and ensure that all associated procurement activity is carried out according to Council policy and procedures.

The post holder has responsibility for ensuring that all work undertaken delivers the highest quality service, achieving best value and assures the delivery of the council's key objectives.

Your role and responsibilities will include developing and maintaining an annual maintenance plan for all Council fleet vehicles, working with pivotal Fleet Management staff to ensure that safety inspection intervals and MOT requirements are strictly adhered to. You will also be responsible for the procurement of vehicles, plant and equipment in accordance with the Plant and Vehicle Asset Replacement Programme, the disposal of end-of-life assets and for monitoring the capital and revenue budgets for the activities that you oversee. In addition you will be expected to develop and drive the Council’s strategy with regards to low carbon and zero emission fleet.

You must have worked in a relevant role within Fleet Management and be able to demonstrate significant experience with managing a large vehicle Fleet, plant, tools and equipment service in a local government or public sector environment or similar private organisation.

The role requires an individual experienced in introducing, developing and the implementation of policies, procedures and working practices. You must have up to date knowledge of transport legislation, Fleet Management procedures and working practices.

Projects will require you to engage with a variety of stake holders, therefore strong communications skills are key, along with excellent organisational and report writing skills.

The demands of this post will require a person who works well under pressure and to deadlines. It is essential you possess a Transport Managers CPC.

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Scotland clearance.

This post requires a level of knowledge, which can be evidenced through either holding an SVQ4, HND, general degree or equivalent SCQF level 8/9 qualification in a relevant subject such as Transport, Logistics or Road Haulage OR a period of 4 years of previous experience directly relevant to the post.

You should hold a full current driving licence including categories B + C1

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Lorna Richardson on 01856 873535, Extension 2322 or email lorna.richardson@orkney.gov.uk 

Closing Date: Sunday 18 June 2023

Please note that interview expenses and relocation expenses are payable for this post, in accordance with Council policy.