Senior Technical Officer

4Recruitment Services Ltd; Newport; Vor Ort; GBP 27.000 - 44.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Newport City Council is seeking a Senior Technical Officer to lead Fleet Management Services and the Fleet Workshop Facility in Newport. You will supervise a team, oversee maintenance, procurement, fuel management and compliance with DVSA rules and Vehicle Operators Licence.

The role requires a strong knowledge of fleet operations, experience with budgets and contracts, and the ability to respond to emergencies and visits across the UK. A valid UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifikationen

• HND-level qualification or equivalent.
• Fleet management CPC qualification, or willingness to work towards it.
• Level 3 management/supervisory qualification or above.
• Petroleum Competent Person qualification.
• Strong knowledge of fleet and transport legislation, DVSA requirements, vehicle maintenance and fleet management systems.
• Experience supervising staff, managing contracts, financial processes and fleet operations.
• Full, current UK driving licence - essential.
• Flexibility to work outdoors in all weather conditions, site visits across the UK and emergencies outside normal hours.
• Desirable: relevant project qualification, vehicle maintenance workshop experience and external contract management/procurement experience.

Aufgaben

• Lead and supervise a team of 10-20 staff, providing guidance, performance management and development.
• Oversee fleet maintenance, plant workshop operations, procurement, fuel management and abandoned vehicles.
• Ensure compliance with road transport legislation, vehicle maintenance requirements, tachograph rules and the Council's Vehicle Operators Licence.
• Monitor fleet management systems, vehicle tracking, driver compliance, fuel usage and fleet performance.
• Manage budgets, financial reporting, contracts and operational service plans.
• Investigate vehicle incidents, complaints, driving infringements and compliance issues.
• Coordinate driver training, health and safety, emergency transport operations and winter gritting arrangements.
• Support sustainable transport initiatives and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Deputise for the Fleet Transport Team Manager when required.

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Technical Officer - Fleet and Transport

Newport City Council | NP19 0ES | £240 per day

Newport City Council is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Officer to lead the delivery of Fleet Management Services and the Fleet Workshop Facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of 10-20 staff, providing guidance, performance management and development.
• Oversee fleet maintenance, plant workshop operations, procurement, fuel management and abandoned vehicles.
• Ensure compliance with road transport legislation, vehicle maintenance requirements, tachograph rules and the Council's Vehicle Operators Licence.
• Monitor fleet management systems, vehicle tracking, driver compliance, fuel usage and fleet performance.
• Manage budgets, financial reporting, contracts and operational service plans.
• Investigate vehicle incidents, complaints, driving infringements and compliance issues.
• Coordinate driver training, health and safety, emergency transport operations and winter gritting arrangements.
• Support sustainable transport initiatives and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Deputise for the Fleet Transport Team Manager when required.

Essential Requirements

• HND-level qualification or equivalent.
• Fleet management CPC qualification, or willingness to work towards it.
• Level 3 management/supervisory qualification or above.
• Petroleum Competent Person qualification.
• Strong knowledge of fleet and transport legislation, DVSA requirements, vehicle maintenance and fleet management systems.
• Experience supervising staff, managing contracts, financial processes and fleet operations.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Full, current UK driving licence - essential.
• Flexibility to work outdoors in all weather conditions, attend site visits across the UK and respond to emergencies outside normal office hours.
• Desirable: Relevant project qualification, vehicle maintenance workshop experience and external contract management/procurement experience.

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency