Fleet Maintenance Manager

Job Details

Grade: 10A
Hourly Rate: £26.19 - £27.39
Salary: £47,804.18 - £49,994.18 per annum
Contract Duration: Permanent
Please note successful applicants will be placed on the first point of the salary scale unless they meet certain criteria.

Role Purpose

The Scottish Borders Council is looking for an experience Fleet Maintenance Manager.
This is a senior full-time position offering the chance to make a real impact in the industry and enjoy excellent pay, holidays, and a range of valuable benefits.
We are seeking a candidate with a Transport Managers CPC, who is willing to be named on the operators' license, and has a mechanical qualification. A driving license, ideally with a category C entitlement, is also desirable for this role. As the Senior Fleet Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for managing 6 workshops and a team of 25 staff. You must have excellent leadership and project management abilities, as well as a vision and an inspiring "can-do" approach. You should be well-organized and have a strong sense of integrity.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead and motivate your team, while driving improvements in the day-to-day operations of our Fleet Maintenance division. You will work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where you will be challenged every day, but you will also be supported by a talented and passionate team.
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will receive excellent pay, a generous holiday package, and a range of other valuable benefits.
If you are looking for a senior, full-time role where you can make a real impact and enjoy a range of benefits, then this could be the opportunity for you. So, if you have a passion for Fleet Maintenance, a strong work ethic, and a proven track record, then we would love to hear from you.
Join us and start your journey at the Scottish Borders Council today!

Essential

Educated to degree level or demonstrate equivalent knowledge skills and competencies gained through relevant experience.
Certificate Professional Competence (CPC) in Road Haulage
Excellent IT Skills
Management or supervisory training and experience.
Health and Safety Nebosh or equivalent
A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. * If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.
Type of drivers licence: Category B

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made Kenneth Naylor by email at kenneth.naylor@scotborders.gov.uk
Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.