Fleet and Maintenance Assistant Manager

Mansfield District Council is seeking a Fleet and Maintenance Assistant Manager to help lead a safe, compliant and reliable vehicle management and maintenance service from Hermitage Lane Depot.

Reporting to the Waste Services and Fleet Manager, you will oversee the Council’s vehicle maintenance workshop, support effective business control and lead a small technical team, including the Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor and Vehicle Mechanics.

You will manage the full vehicle and plant lifecycle, including purchase, leasing, servicing, maintenance, replacement planning and disposal. You will also support statutory and regulatory compliance, budget monitoring, MOT testing arrangements, taxi licensing activity, accident and damage records, fuel and oil controls, and the Council’s move towards a greener fleet.

This is a varied role with significant responsibility, including acting as the Council’s nominated Operator Licence holder and authorised examiner for MOT testing.

We are looking for someone with strong knowledge of vehicle maintenance and transport legislation, experience of fleet management, budget monitoring and leading others, and the confidence to work across services with sound judgement, political awareness and effective communication skills.

You will need a Level 6 qualification, or Level 5 with equivalent relevant experience, together with good Microsoft Word and Excel skills. Operator Licence Holder status through a Certificate of Professional Competence and an MOT Engineers Management Qualification for Class IV and VII are required, or you must be willing to complete the training within the first six months of appointment at the employer’s expense.

The role involves driving, DVLA licence checks, participation in an on-call rota and occasional work outside normal hours, including weekends and bank holidays where required. A casual car user allowance applies.

This is an opportunity to shape a key operational service, support frontline delivery and help ensure the Council’s fleet remains safe, efficient and fit for the future.

For the full duties and selection criteria, please refer to the Job Description, Person Specification and Employee Competency Framework supplied with the vacancy.