Fleet Compliance and Training Officer - WMF3181e

Westmorland and Furness Council; Kendal; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmorland and Furness Council in Kendal is seeking a Fleet Compliance and Training Officer to help ensure the safe, legal operation of the council's vehicle fleet and the workforce who drive on its behalf.

The role covers a mixed fleet of around 450 vehicles and more than 1,000 items of plant, with responsibilities for fleet compliance, training, procurement support, and telematics administration.

Competitive base salary plus 1.5x hourly overtime rate is offered.

Responsibilities

• Ensure fleet and drivers comply with relevant legislation and guidance.
• Maintain and support fleet management services including vehicle telematics and pool car administration.

Job description

Fleet Compliance and Training Officer - WMF3181e

The Fleet Services Team undertakes an essential role to ensure a safe and legal operation of the Council's fleet and the workforce driving on behalf of the organisation. This assists in ensuring that the Council is able to fulfil its legal and moral obligations with respect to the provision of a wide range of statutory services.

The Team is responsible for a mixed fleet of around 450 vehicles including waste and recycling, street scene, pool cars, gritters, tipper trucks, coaches, minibuses, library vans and fire appliances. The Team also maintains in excess of 1,000 items of plant including trailers, mowers and other power tools. The Team is also responsible for the provision of a fleet management service including the procurement of bulk fuel, fuel cards, the provision of vehicle telematics, administration of the pool cars scheme, vehicle insurance and taxing and support with procurement exercises. In addition, the Team fulfils a fleet compliance and training function to ensure that the Council's vehicles and drivers are compliant with the relevant legislation and guidance.

Competitive base plus 1.5x hourly rate overtime