Fleet Technician in Coventry

Looking for a role where your work makes a real impact on essential services across the city? Want to develop your career in a dynamic and supportive environment? This is your opportunity to be part of a team that keeps Coventry moving. Our Fleet Management team ensures the Council’s vehicles and plant operate safely, legally, and efficiently. We manage a diverse range of assets that support vital services across the city, working closely with internal departments and external suppliers to maintain compliance and deliver a high‑quality service. It’s a fast‑paced, collaborative environment where innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged. Joining us means being part of a forward‑thinking team that values professional growth and making a real difference.

Our Values

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

What is the job role?

As a Fleet Co‑ordinator, you will take ownership of the administrative and compliance processes that ensure the Council’s fleet operates safely, legally, and efficiently. Your responsibilities will include planning and scheduling inspections and statutory tests, maintaining accurate records, and managing vehicle licensing and contract hire arrangements. You will also oversee reporting, audits, and contribute to projects that enhance fleet performance and shape future policies. You’ll supervise and support Technical Support Assistants, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time, and work closely with workshops, suppliers, and service managers to deliver a high‑quality, value‑for‑money fleet service. Your work will directly impact the reliability of essential services across the city, while optimising asset utilisation and ensuring compliance with all legislative and policy requirements.

All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.

Who are we looking for?

We’re seeking a resilient, highly organised individual with excellent administrative skills and a keen eye for detail. You’ll have a solid understanding of transport legislation and compliance requirements, with the ability to interpret data and produce clear, accurate reports. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you’ll collaborate with colleagues, suppliers, and service managers to deliver a high‑quality fleet service. You must be able to lead your team, being accountable and responsible for your own performance and the quality of the team’s output. You’ll motivate and support Technical Support Assistants, set clear standards, and ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time in a fast‑paced environment where priorities can change. You’ll be confident using IT systems, including Microsoft Office. Experience with fleet management software is an advantage, but not essential. Flexibility is important, as the role may occasionally require shift cover.

In return, you’ll benefit from:

• Professional development opportunities with training and clear progression routes.
• The chance to make a real impact on services that support the local community.
• A collaborative, supportive team culture where your ideas are valued.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long‑term health condition

If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.

About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change. We are cutting‑edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5,100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things. To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities. If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package – to find out more please visit our website.

Accessibility

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