Team Leader - Fleet

Vale of Glamorgan Council; Wenvoe; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional council in Wenvoe is seeking a motivated Team Leader for its Fleet and Vehicle Maintenance team. The role involves managing skilled staff to ensure efficient vehicle and plant maintenance, compliance with DVSA standards, and effective teamwork. Candidates should have a strong background in vehicle repair operations, relevant qualifications, and a proactive approach to leadership. A full driving license is required. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in the operations of a Council's vehicle repair workshop.
• Holder of a valid VOSA MOT tester’s certificate is preferred.
• Commitment to undertake further training for knowledge of ULEV technologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day workload of the team and allocate work.
• Ensure repairs and maintenance are timely and meet DVSA standards.
• Prepare vehicles for Class 4, 5, and 7 MOT testing.

Skills

Experience in vehicle repair workshop operations

Ability to convey and submit reports

Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation

Mechanical knowledge of various vehicles

Good organisational skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Full Driving Licence (Group B)

Education

NVQ Level 3 or City and Guilds in Motor Vehicle Craft Studies

Health and Safety Certificate (minimum standard)

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

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The Vale of Glamorgan Council is looking for a motivated individual to join the Fleet and Vehicle Maintenance team as a Team Leader – Fleet. The role will primarily involve managing a team of highly skilled staff responsible for vehicle and plant maintenance and ensuring an efficient service provision within the workshop.

Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

About the role

Pay Details: Grade 8 SCP 26 – 30, £36,124 - £39,513 pro.rata
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 37 hours per week
Main Place of Work: The Alps Depot, Wenvoe CF5 6AA
Temporary Reason: N/A
Description:The Individual will be responsible for and manage the day to day workload of the shift, allocating work to a small team of motor fitters ensuring the repairs and routine maintenance on a full range of cars, heavy commercial, light commercial and plant equipment and MOT testing is completed in a timely fashion and in line with DVSA standards.

About you

You will need:

• Experience in the operations and working practices of a Council’s vehicle and plant repair workshop.
• Be able to convey and submit short reports on the condition of vehicles and components.
• Experience of the essential requirements in the preparation of vehicles for Class 4, 5 and 7 and HGV MOT Test.
• Experience in vehicle inspection to meet the standards set by DVSA
• Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety Legislation
• Mechanical knowledge of a broad range of vehicles, machinery equipment and tools
• Knowledge of diagnostic equipment
• Skilled in disciplines of the repair of light and heavy goods vehicles also plant and ground maintenance equipment.
• Ability to accept responsibility for staff and resources of a significant nature.
• Good organisational skills
• NVQ Level 3 or City and Guilds Motor Vehicle Craft Studies Part 1, 2 and 3 or equivalent.
• Holder for a valid VOSA MOT tester’s certificate or the capability to attain a certificate.
• Health and Safety Certificate to a minimum standard or IOSH Working Safely or equivalent or the capability to attain a certificate within 2 years after probationary period.
• Commitment to undertake further training for professional development and enhance knowledge of ultra-low emission vehicle (ULEV) technologies
• Able to motivate and work independently or in a group.
• Ability to motivate and communicate effectively with staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public.
• Full Driving Licence with a minimum of B Group.
• Ability to drive/travel throughout the Vale or between locations as appropriate.
• To work variable working patterns as required by the needs of the service.