Workshop Controller - Communities - Fleet
Job description
37 hours per week
Bridgend County Borough Council works in collaboration with South Wales Police to maintain a combined Fleet of up to 1100 vehicles across the County of Bridgend and beyond. Do you have the passion to be part of our dynamic team and support our Colleagues serving our communities?
We are looking for a Workshop Controller. This role is a collaborative role with BCBC and SWP. You would have technician knowledge with a minimum of NVQ Level 3 to join our team based in our busy workshop located in the Bridgend area.
You will need a good understanding of a workshop environment and familiarity of workshop tools and equipment. Continual training will be offered to the successful candidate(s) to support our Zero Carbon vision for 2027. Your role would support, however not limited to, Co-ordinate and Manage a Multidiscipline Team of workshop and mobile technicians, including Supervisors and third-party suppliers for both Bridgend County Borough Council and South Wales Police. Plan, organise and control the delivery of the Joint Workshop operational service to achieve the established standards. Plan work schedules for own staff. Work with customers to identify and resolve any problems or queries regarding the provision of the service.
Bridgend County Borough Council benefits from 25 days annual leave and are a member of the Local Government Pension Scheme. It also has family friendly policies for a work life balance, as well as training and development opportunities within the role. Additionally, to the above, we have a few scheme’s available to the successful candidate allowing concessions on purchase adding to the “Feel Good Factor”
Our working hours 08:00 – 16:00 Monday - Friday. No weekend working unless paid as overtime when demands prevail.
Please contact Denzil Calford 01656 655555 Ext 67249 for further information.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
A vetting check by South Wales Police is a requirement for this post.
A valid driving licence is requirement for this post as Category C/D.
Closing Date: 2 April 2025
Shortlisting Date: 7 April 2025
Interview Date:28 April 2025
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council
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