Description 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 Salary - £31,067 - £35,235 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 with regards to vehicle conditions and arranging disposal of vehicles coming out of the fleet Lead on Fleet projects and initiatives ensuring successful delivery. Updating of 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 LCC Vacancies website. We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications. Job Description and Person Specification RIF