Hyndburn is a great place to work. Over recent years we've established an impressive reputation as a Council with a strong sense of direction and an enviable record for improving services and getting things done. We now have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our team.
Central Vehicle Maintenance - Fleet Manager - £30,311 to £33,128 (SCP 36 – 39)
3 days at Hyndburn Council, 2 days at Rossendale Council
Our current Fleet Manager is due to retire in August after 26 years of service and we are now looking to appoint an experienced and suitably dedicated replacement. The applicant will be required to be in post on the 2nd June to ensure a smooth handover of duties and responsibilities at both Councils.
Applicants must be a CPC holder (Transport Managers Licence) and ideally have attended VOSA's relevant MOT Managers Course. You need to be a true team player, flexible in your approach to duties and capable of managing and co-coordinating 2 vehicle workshops, based in Accrington & Bacup, Hyndburn Council's MOT testing facility, plus the associated maintenance fitters and admin staff.
Between the Council's you will be expected to manage the maintenance around 120 vehicles, 35 of which are on the Operators Licence.
Reporting to the Head of Community Services you should be familiar with using fleet management IT systems, have effective communication skills, strong leadership qualities and above all a 'can do' attitude to providing excellent services. Working at all times to the highest standards whilst managing budget constraints are key attributes that this position demands.
You should have a proven track record in fleet management, ideally maintaining/procuring Local Authority type commercial vehicles and an in-depth knowledge of preventative maintenance procedures, Vehicle Operator licenses, VOSA requirements, National/European vehicle legislation and Health & Safety Legislation.
The hours of work are 37 hours per week Monday to Friday. However, in order to provide continuity of service to both Hyndburn and Rossendale Council, you will be required to be flexible in your approach.
Closing Date for applications is 12.00am (Midnight) Sunday 13th April 2014
Vacancy Reference 946
Interviews will be held the week of 21st April 2014
Application forms can be downloaded from our website at: www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk
