Fleet Compliance Manager - ARB16424

Argyll & Bute Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Argyll & Bute Council is seeking a Fleet Compliance Manager to oversee their fleet management operations. The role involves ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, efficient management of fleet assets, and providing staff training. The Council offers a competitive salary and various benefits to promote a positive work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Generous leave entitlement

Cycle to work scheme

Gym membership discounts

Wellbeing initiatives

Opportunities for learning and career growth

Qualifications

• Must hold a Certificate of Professional Competency.
• Experience in managing fleet assets and compliance with statutory legislation.
• Ability to train staff in operational procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and legal operation of the Council's fleet.
• Oversee delivery of fleet management operations and staff training.
• Act as the Council's Operators License holder.

Skills

Fleet Management

Compliance

Staff Training

Education

Certificate of Professional Competency

Job description

Service: Roads and Infrastructure

Closing Date: Friday 11th July 2025

A vacancy has arisen for a Fleet Compliance Manager required to assist the Fleet, Waste and Transport Team to ensure the effective and efficient overall management and service by overseeing the delivery of the Council's Fleet management operations, staff training and Service Asset Management planning and performance.

Argyll and Bute Council recognises the numerous benefits of a positive work-life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver is not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible.

The Fleet Compliance Manager will be responsible to the Fleet, Waste and Transport Manager for the safe and legal operation of the Councils vehicle and Fleet assets in compliance with statutory legislation and licensing requirements including holding a Certificate of Professional Competency and acting as the Councils Operators License holder.

Our employees make good things happen in the day-to-day life and for the longer term future of Argyll and Bute. We want you to feel valued working for us. We offer various benefits to support you, such as a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, cycle to work scheme, discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for learning and career growth. We also embrace a modern approach to work, offering a flexible first approach where possible to requests from our employees to how they work.

We care about our people and the world around us and always aim to do the right thing. From employee recognition schemes to environmental policies we have many initiatives in place to help us look after the things we all care about.

Learn more here https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/my-council/jobs-and-careers/working-us

Applicants should note that:-

• The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post.

To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description you will require to speak with the recruiting manager, who is:

• John Blake, Fleet, Waste & Transport Manager
• Telephone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]
• Reference: ARB15649/036695

Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

Please also note that we do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy.