Salary: £31,067 - £35,235 Per Annum | Permanent, Fulltime, 37 hours per week | Pro Rata
International Sponsorship: this role is not open to international sponsorship.
Location: Bamber Bridge
Hours: 37 hours per week
Closing date: 24/11/2024
Lancashire is the fourth largest local authority in England and covers a huge geographic area and a wide range of communities both urban and rural. As a county council our remit is substantial, varied and complex - but our purpose is simple – we exist to serve the people of Lancashire by working as efficiently and innovatively as possible to prioritise the services they need and want.
The Job Role/Key Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will work as part of the Fleet department of a highly skilled, multi-disciplinary team, looking after all aspects of the fleet vehicles & plant equipment for Lancashire County Council. Day to day you will have a range of responsibilities as you oversee projects through the full life cycle.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assisting with the procurement process by analysing existing vehicle age and vehicle spec
* Liaising with service users to get an idea of their needs with new vehicles
* Communicating with workshops regarding vehicle conditions and arranging disposal of vehicles coming out of the fleet
* Leading Fleet projects and initiatives ensuring successful delivery
* Updating fleet records on the system
* Scheduling LOLER inspections
The Job Requirements:
Applicants will preferably possess a recognised vocational or professional Mechanical qualification, plus a detailed knowledge and broad experience of running and monitoring the costs of multiple vehicle types. The ideal candidate will have a good technical appreciation of vehicle & plant repair.
The candidate will co-ordinate fleet inspections when required and will monitor & report on the fleet condition & the compliance of the fleet.
Applicants must be able to build lasting relationships with end users and manufacturers in order to get a clear picture of what is needed.
LCC Employee Benefits:
* Core working week, daytime Monday to Friday
* 26 days of annual leave rising to 32 days after 5 years of service
* Paid bank holidays plus 2 additional days paid leave over the Christmas holiday period
* Option to purchase additional leave
* Access to LCC's generous pension scheme
* Salary sacrifice Car Lease Scheme offering large savings on a brand new car
* Salary sacrifice Home and Electronics benefit
* Corporate discounts from well-known retailers, memberships, leisure activities etc.
* Access to a range of employee support for your wellbeing and financial health
* Sick pay entitlement up to six months full pay and a further six months half pay based on length of service
* A commitment to providing training and development opportunities, to realise your full potential
* Opportunities for career progression
In return, Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on the LCC Vacancies website.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
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