Are you interested in working for one of the best Transport Services Team’s in the country and national award winners.  And joining us at a very exciting time as we move to our new fleet maintenance and management facility in Featherstone.

Why Wakefield Council?

We are a leading Council for best practice and an employer of choice for individuals seeking a rewarding role and career.

Support and access to high-quality training offers to help progress your career to the next level.

We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that a resilient Team needs a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace.

Access to a range of employee support products.

Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).

The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.

What will be expected from me?

As a nominated person on the Councils Fleet Operators Licence; protect the Councils corporate responsibility in terms of the legal operation of its drivers, vehicle and plant fleet.  Ensuring compliance with the legal undertakings of its Licences.
 

What I might be doing?

You will oversee Driver & Vehicle compliance via the Councils fleet compliance team who audit the standards of all council drivers and fleet items via statutory systems; data analysis i.e. drivers’ hours or physical audit i.e. of drivers / vehicles / processes / managers and authorised operating centres.

And manage the Councils £35M Fleet Asset (Vehicles & Plant) and the strategic replacement cycle in terms of legal specification, procurement, operation, and disposal.  And service & supply contracts relating to fleet, i.e. liquid fuel, tyres & parts supply etc.  Ensuring value for money, compliance with its constitution, Contract Procedure Rules, and ethical acquisition in terms of it zero carbon ambition.

Essential requirements:

Experience of managing / operating computerised Fleet Management Systems

Detailed knowledge and application of the various methods for evaluating tenders.

Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Road Transport Operations Management (Road Haulage).  Level 3 in Motor Vehicle Engineering or Repair or equivalent, Time serviced Apprentice, Category B Car Licence.

Confidence and technical ability to advise and lead a statutory Driver & Fleet Operations.

Demonstrable working knowledge of managing Fleet / Driver Compliance & Health and Safety.

Want to Know More?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Brendan McNamara.

Tel: 07786 111197

E-mail: bmcnamara@wakefield.gov.uk

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.