Driver Support - CFU

This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.

• Job Title: Driver Support - CFU
• Job Location: Tri Centre Fire Service HQ
• Salary: £24,294 - £25,545 per annum
• Hours per Week: 37.00
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Closing Date: 19/04/2024
• Job Requisition Number: 6487
• This post is not open to job share

New Team, New Ambition!

How would you like to join something new, with big ambitions? If so, then look no further than our brand-new Corporate Fleet Unit (CFU) within Gloucestershire County Council (GCC). The CFU has been created to focus on ambitious and innovative ways of fleet management, maintenance, procurement, policy, legal compliance, and safety of all GCC Fleet including Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Service (GFRS).

We are forward thinking and like to challenge the status quo. We want to be greener, leaner, using innovative technology, embrace new ideas in how we operate across the whole sector. We already have a dedicated team based at the Tri Service Workshops & Shire Hall in Gloucester but are looking to add more talented individuals like you.

About the Role

This is a fantastic role for the right individual. Being part of something new means you can help shape how we do things. The role is so important to us and is a key piece of our fleet jigsaw. You will be reporting to the Equipment team Supervisor, who will be looking for an enthusiastic individual to help deliver a comprehensive maintenance and repair schedule across GFRS and GCC.

Our Fleet is changing and so are we. With new systems, new vehicles, innovative technology, new staff, and want you to be part of the journey. Our portfolio of responsibility is so varied, whether implementing new EV vehicles and infrastructure projects, new systems, and procedures to aid how our fleet is managed and maintained. The CFU has a critical role in creating and managing large specialist vehicle projects for Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service, and other Council departments.

This is where you come in, providing a support function to successfully change over equipment and vehicles at fire stations and GCC sites and conduct basic defect rectification. This will cover a wide range of safety critical equipment in readiness for maintenance and repair to meet the need of The Fire and Rescue Service and Gloucestershire County Council. You will be contributing to meet the business needs of all service areas and all new projects. Whilst these skills are important, perhaps more importantly we want team members who reflect our values of respect, integrity and excellence and providing excellent customer service.

About You

We are looking for applicants who are organised, methodical and understand fleet. The critical nature of GFRS to provide its service to the community is paramount, therefore we operate a 24/365 call out cover for GFRS. You will be expected to work closely with your colleagues and attending training and Management Meetings as required. You will need to have excellent communication skills and be able to demonstrate a flexible approach with an ability to manage your workload to meet deadlines. Ideally you will have an understanding within logistics. If you think this is the role for you, we look forward to hearing from you.

In return we will offer you:

• Regular formal and informal support.
• Safe, supportive, and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision.
• Access to relevant training and career progression.
• Annual leave of 25.5 days (pro rata) up to 30.5 days (pro rata) after 5 years employment.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Staff discount scheme that offers access to great savings including discounts with major supermarket chains and high street retailers.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network.
• Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&C's apply).

How to apply

Please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Adam Godding via email at adam.godding@gloucestershire.gov.uk

Additional Information

To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:-

Job Profile Driver Support

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We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.

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