Fleet Manager (CPC)

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Fleet Manager to lead its Transport Services team. This pivotal role involves overseeing compliance standards, managing a significant fleet asset, and ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations. You will play a crucial role in the strategic procurement and operation of fleet vehicles while contributing to the Council's sustainability goals. With a commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development, this position offers a rewarding career path in a supportive environment. Join a team recognized for excellence and make a significant impact on transport services.

Benefits

Discounted public transport

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted leisure facilities membership

Free exercise program with personal trainer

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing computerised Fleet Management Systems is essential.
• CPC in Road Transport Operations Management required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Driver & Vehicle compliance and manage the £35M Fleet Asset.
• Ensure compliance with legal undertakings of the Fleet Operators Licence.

Skills

Fleet Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Conflict Resolution

Problem Solving

Numeracy Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

Level 3 in Motor Vehicle Engineering or Repair

Professional membership of CIPS

Tools

Computerised Fleet Management Systems

Job description

An exciting opportunity exists in the Council’s Transport Services for a Fleet Manager (CPC) Level 1, 2 & 3 working from Newton Bar, Wakefield. Are you interested in working for one of the best Transport Services Team’s in the country and national award winners? Join us at a very exciting time as we move to our new fleet maintenance and management facility in Featherstone.

Why Wakefield Council?

We are a leading Council for best practice and an employer of choice for individuals seeking a rewarding role and career.

37 hours per week.

Support and access to high-quality training offers to help progress your career to the next level.

We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that a resilient Team needs a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace.

Access to a range of employee support products.

Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).

The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.

What I might be doing?

You will oversee Driver & Vehicle compliance via the Councils fleet compliance team who audit the standards of all council drivers and fleet items via statutory systems; data analysis i.e. drivers’ hours or physical audit i.e. of drivers / vehicles / processes / managers and authorised operating centres.

Manage the Councils £35M Fleet Asset (Vehicles & Plant) and the strategic replacement cycle in terms of legal specification, procurement, operation, and disposal. And service & supply contracts relating to fleet, i.e. liquid fuel, tyres & parts supply etc. Ensuring value for money, compliance with its constitution, Contract Procedure Rules, and ethical acquisition in terms of its zero carbon ambition.

As a nominated person on the Councils Fleet Operators Licence; protect the Councils corporate responsibility in terms of the legal operation of its drivers, vehicle and plant fleet. Ensuring compliance with the legal undertakings of its Licences.

To oversee Driver & Vehicle compliance via the Councils fleet compliance team who audit the standards of all council drivers and fleet items via statutory systems; data analysis i.e. drivers’ hours or physical audit i.e. of drivers / vehicles / processes / managers and authorised operating centres. Maintaining the Council’s DVSA Earned Recognition standards accreditation.

To manage the Councils £35M Fleet Asset (Vehicles & Plant) and the strategic replacement cycle in terms of legal specification, procurement, operation, and disposal. And service & supply contracts relating to fleet, i.e. liquid fuel, tyres & parts supply etc. Ensuring value for money, compliance with its constitution, Contract Procedure Rules, and ethical acquisition in terms of its zero carbon ambition.

The Councils Fleet asset: 1160 scheduled units, 170 Large Goods Vehicles plus 460 other road going vehicles.

To oversee the Council’s Driver Standards Agency (DSA) approved professional driver training school and to ensure compliance with the Councils Driving for Work Policy and law in terms of Driver competency.

Contribute to the delivery of the Corporate Climate Change Action Plan and enable Fleet Decarbonisation across all service areas on behalf of the Council.

Essential requirements:

• Experience of managing / operating computerised Fleet Management Systems.
• Detailed knowledge and application of the various methods for evaluating tenders.
• Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Road Transport Operations Management (Road Haulage). Level 3 in Motor Vehicle Engineering or Repair or equivalent, Time serviced Apprentice, Category B Car Licence.
• Member or studying towards professional membership of the chartered institute of purchasing and supply (CIPS) or extensive relevant experience in Procurement field.
• Confidence and technical ability to advise and lead a statutory Driver & Fleet Operations.
• Demonstrable working knowledge of managing Fleet / Driver Compliance & Health and Safety.

What will be expected from me?

The postholder will be required to demonstrate that they have the following skills, knowledge and experience:

• To be an ambassador for the Council when dealing with all stakeholders, customers and have excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
• To deal with conflict situations.
• To be self-motivated and can motivate others.
• To have a good understanding of Health & Safety procedures.
• The ability to assess problems and provide practical solutions.
• To have the ability to prioritise conflicting demands.
• To display good numeracy and literacy skills.
• To have the ability to multi-task and display a flexible working approach.

Want to Know More?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Chris Goward.

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