Job Details
Grade: 9A
Hourly Rate: £22.98 - £24.82
Salary: £41950.13 - £45308.13 per annum
Contract Duration: Permanent
Please note that the annual salary advertised is for a full-time role, based on 35.00/37.00 hours per week. If the position you are applying for is part time or you are only going to be working part of the year, i.e., a term time contract for 38 or 39 weeks per year, the annual salary will be paid on a pro-rata basis including a number of additional weeks for annual leave entitlement when the position is term time.
Recruitment Profile
The Scottish Borders Council is looking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced Fleet Compliance and Asset Manager to be based at our Newton St. Boswells depot but with a remit to cover outlying workshops within the Scottish Borders.
The successful candidate will be responsible for asset management and maintenance compliance as well as overseeing our six in-house workshops.
Fleet is a dynamic department which is currently investing in its vehicles and plant to service all SBC departments efficiently, we pride ourselves on having a positive team culture of collaboration and inclusion, making it a great place to work and develop.
SBC will provide staff training and development to support the role with great career opportunities. SBC also offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including Local Government Pension & Life Insurance, occupational sick pay, annual leave and a Family Friendly Policies. We also offer a range of Staff Benefits options including, shopping discounts & a critical care illness package.
Essential
Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or evidence of comparable experience and training.
· Professional Qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Vehicle Management, eg, M I Mech E, MIRTE.
· National or International Transport Manager CPC for inclusion on the Operator’s Licence or prepared to study for and attain the qualification within six months of being appointed to the post.
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.
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Kenneth Naylor 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.