Fleet & Workshop Lead – Technical Officer (Contract)

Brackenberry Limited; Newport; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Brackenberry Ltd is recruiting a Senior Technical Officer to lead fleet management and workshop operations in Newport. The role includes supervising 10–20 staff, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with transport and safety regulations.

You will coordinate fleet systems, drive continuous improvement, and support emergency transport needs, with an immediate start and a 3-month contract that may extend at the client's discretion.

Qualifications

• Experience leading fleet teams and applying Council policies.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations impacting fleet operations.
• Ability to manage budgets and use fleet software effectively.

Responsibilities

• Line-manage staff, provide coaching and performance support.
• Oversee small plant workshop facilities and safety compliance.
• Provide technical leadership for operational transport needs.
• Conduct depot audits and ensure driver hours and tachographs compliance.
• Manage fleet systems and generate costing reports.
• Develop strategic and operational fleet plans with budgets.

Skills

Fleet management

Driver hours

Tachographs

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Contracts

Fleet software

Education

HND or equivalent

CPC for Fleet Management

Tools

Vision

Transend

Triscan

Quartix

Job description

Brackenberry Ltd is recruiting a Senior Technical Officer to lead fleet management and workshop operations in Newport. The role includes supervising 10–20 staff, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with transport and safety regulations.

You will coordinate fleet systems, drive continuous improvement, and support emergency transport needs, with an immediate start and a 3-month contract that may extend at the client's discretion.