Fleet Maintenance and Compliance Officer

Cheshire West and Chester; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire West and Chester seeks an experienced HGV mechanic to join the fleet management team. The role involves vehicle roadworthiness inspections, report writing, and coordinating with suppliers to ensure value for money within a hybrid work pattern (office, depots, and home). A clean driving licence is required for travel across the borough.

The post offers a permanent, full-time position with a salary of £32,578 to £35,570 per year. Apply by 20 Nov 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience as an HGV mechanic with workshop duties.
• Good IT literacy to manage records and reporting.
• Must hold a valid driving licence and be willing to travel across the borough.

Responsibilities

• Carry out vehicle and plant roadworthiness inspections at depots.
• Produce inspection findings and compliance reports.
• Liaise with suppliers/contractors (telematics, tyre providers) for value for money.
• Support council managers in fleet front-line management.
• Manage and monitor invoices per council guidelines.

Skills

HGV mechanic

Workshop experience

IT literate

Full driving licence

Job description

Fleet Maintenance and Compliance Officer

We are looking for an experienced and qualified HGV mechanic who has workshop experience and is I.T. literate to join our fleet management team in delivering the operations of a large vehicle fleet. The role provides assurance and compliance to the Council. The main duties are:

Undertaking vehicle and plant roadworthiness inspections at depots.

Producing reports of findings and recommendations as required monitoring the legal compliance

Working with suppliers and contractors such as telematics or tyre provider to ensure value for money

Work across the Council to support managers in front line management of their fleet.

Control financial expenditure to ensure the timely authorisation and payment of invoices in accordance with Council guidelines

The role is hybrid meaning some work in the office, some work out on site and some work from home.

A clean, current driving licence is required as there is a need to travel across the borough to visit different depots and teams

For an informal discussion please contact [e-mail]

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Company Details

Company: Cheshire West and Chester Salary: £32,578 to £35,570 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Chester, CH1 2NP Working pattern: Hybrid - 3 days remote Job type: Permanent Posting date: 6 Nov 2026 Closing date: 20 Nov 2026

Summary

We are looking for an experienced and qualified HGV mechanic who has workshop experience and is I.T. literate to join our fleet management team in delivering the operations of a large vehicle fleet. The role provides assurance and compliance to the Council. The main duties are:

Undertaking vehicle and plant roadworthiness inspections at depots.

Producing reports of findings and recommendations as required monitoring the legal compliance

Working with suppliers and contractors such as telematics or tyre provider to ensure value for money

Work across the Council to support managers in front line management of their fleet.

Control financial expenditure to ensure the timely authorisation and payment of invoices in accordance with Council guidelines

The role is hybrid meaning some work in the office, some work out on site and some work from home.

A clean, current driving licence is required as there is a need to travel across the borough to visit different depots and teams

For an informal discussion please contact [e-mail]

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