Fleet Maintenance and Compliance Officer
Fleet Maintenance and Compliance Officer
Duties include providing statutory assurance to the Council in regards to the maintenance and operation of the Councils fleet through onsite visits to the councils maintenance providers, gate checks and record keeping. The successful candidate will also be required to attend contract monitoring meeting (acting in the contract commissioning role) with partner organisations. This includes arranging the installation and removal of our telematics hardware. Acting as the first point of contact with our tyre provider and arranging for the disposal of the Councils owned fleet of vehicles.
The role is also responsible for ensuring the Councils gritter fleet undergoes annual maintenance during the summer months so that all of the fleet are available by the 1st of October to meet our statutory obligations.
Knowledge of workshop / fleet management software is a must. The Council currently uses Jaama and has access to our maintenance contractors software R2C.
Our fleet is operated across a number of varied services across the council. Being able to engage with colleagues and managers in a positive and influential manner is a must.
Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.
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 neil.bowdler@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
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Salary range
- £32,578 - £35,570 per year