Job Description
Midlothian Council, Transportation is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced Operational and Technical Manager who will hold the operator's licence on behalf of the local authority as the nominated Transport Manager.
Leading a team of technical, specialist, and administrative staff, you will be responsible for overseeing efficient, timely, and quality fleet management, ensuring our extensive fleet is kept on the road and delivering essential services to our communities. Furthermore, as the principal Transport Manager, you will ensure policy and procedure is in place to ensure compliance with the regulations set by the traffic commissioner, including tasks such as daily checks, maintenance of OCRS rating, and drivers' hours management.
Essential
1. Transport management CPC
2. Experience of staff management, IT systems used in an office environment, project management, and financial responsibility.
3. Clear evidence of commitment to continuing professional development.
4. Driver's licence
Desirable
1. Experience of Managing an MOT station
2. IOSH managing safely or equivalent
Closing Date: 5th January 2025
Interview Date: Week commencing 13th January 2025
Requirements
Position Title: Operations and Technical Manager - Workshops
Directorate: Place
Working from Home: No
Location: Bonnyrigg Garage
Contract Status: Permanent
Hours of Work: 36 hours per week
Working Pattern: Standard work pattern. 7.2hr days x5.
Weeks per year: 52
Please note that it is Midlothian Council's policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.
Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £52,369.69 per annum.
Responsibilities
Compliance with the mandatory Cabinet Office PSN (Public Sector Network) Code of Connection requires the Council to meet a baseline personal security standard. This requires completion of a disclosure check for all employees who can access official information. The fee for this PSN Disclosure check will be met by you.
The Individual
If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.
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