Technical Assistant

We operate a fleet of about 960 vehicles across North Yorkshire. The fleet consists of a variety of vehicles from refuge collection vehicles, gritters, road sweepers, minibuses, tippers, cars and vans. 

We work closely with NY Highways Ltd and other Brierley Group Companies and provide a maintenance service to those companies where required where there are a further 300 vehicles. We also operate about 200 vehicles on its Goods Operator Licence and 105 minibuses on Transport Act Permits. 

The safe operation and availability of vehicles is vital so that services are able to discharge their function without impediment, to ensure that road safety is maintained and that the reputation of the Council is protected. 

This is where you come in

The Role

As Technical Assistant you will provide technical support to the Fleet Officer in order to maintain a safe and compliant fleet. You will use appropriate IT systems to secure fleet arrangements on instruction from the Fleet Officer. You will resolve fleet related queries raised by customers, colleagues and key partners and resolve anomalies identified in financial returns when cross referenced against appropriate IT systems, referring more complex issues to the Fleet Officer. You will provide technical assistance to the Fleet service including technical assistance with project work and liaise as necessary with customers, colleagues, operators and key partners. You will assist the Fleet Officer collating and monitoring fleet data and contribute to the development and implementation of a range of fleet processes which support the work of the Fleet service 

What you will bring…

To be successful you will have sound understanding of issues relating to confidentiality and data security, experience in using different IT systems and some experience of analysing and manipulating data and reconciling financial information. You will have understanding and commitment to high quality services and customer care and the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines. You will also ability to work accurately with good attention to detail and the ability to develop and establish good working relations with a variety of colleagues and clients e.g. commercial operators.

What you will get in return…

When you join us, you are entitled to our outstanding benefits and wellbeing plan as part of your position. Our holiday entitlement starts at 28 days rising to 34 days (pro-rata) per year with continued service, plus public holidays. Pension: save for your retirement with our generous local government pension scheme. Fitness & Rewards: Fitness discounts with various Gyms across the county. Stay on top of your game and save £££. Lifestyle Savings: explore a huge range of discounts to help you save money across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers. Plus lots more…

Contact and Apply

For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Kelly Baxter on 01609 797075, Kelly.Baxter@northyorks.gov.uk.

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