COMM ENT 2920 G3 - Fleet Management Officer - 2920-427862364

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE AND COMPLETE THEIR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS EITHER VIA THE ME TAB ON FUSION PRIOR TO STARTING THE APPLICATION FORM OR BY CLICKING ON THE LINK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS IN THE SECTION OF THE FORM TITLED “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”.

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by Friday 28 November 2025 at 11.55pm

Location: Hamilton Technology Park

Hours: 35 hours per week.

Work Pattern: Monday - Thursday 8:45am - 4:45pm and Friday 8:45 - 4:15pm.

Salary: £46,005 - £51,370 annual salary.

Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

Fleet Services is a key aspect of Council operations, underpinning the delivery of essential services. From passenger services, school transport and waste collection to social care and winter maintenance, the efficiency and reliability of these services hinge on the effective management of the entire fleet.

An exciting opportunity has arisen, and we are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to work within our fleet management team. Supporting the Fleet Management Team Leader this important role will assist in delivering commitments associated with the Fleet Strategy and Fleet Asset Management Plan. The main duties include supporting the development of policies, strategies, and operational procedures in relation to vehicle replacement programme, passenger services, pool cars, vehicle compliance, and vehicle utilisation.

The role requires up-to-date knowledge and experience in developments and initiatives in the field of transportation operations, management, compliance, legislation, and be able to support and ensure compliance with legislation governing the safe operation of vehicles, ensuring the Council operates in accordance with the terms of its operator’s licence.

The successful individual will assist in ensuring all elements of the service are undertaken in accordance with appropriate health and safety requirements and handle routine and statutory enquiries including those from Elected Members and the public.

Whilst working as part of the wider fleet team you should additionally be able to work individually to specific deadlines and direction.

A commitment to customer focus, service delivery and responsiveness will be vital as will the ability to commit to our constant efforts to refine, innovate and improve service delivery.

You must have the ability to travel throughout South Lanarkshire. The successful candidate should preferably already hold a Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) or be willing and able to attain one within 6 months of coming into post.

For these posts and other across the Service we have adopted a flexible approach to the working arrangements. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a specialist fleet team tasked with keeping our communities and Services moving across South Lanarkshire.

Please answer the following questions on a separate sheet and upload with your application:

• Efficient – Outline your knowledge and experience of fleet management, vehicle replacement and compliance and give examples from your experience to demonstrate this.
• Efficient - What experience do you have in relation to managing fleet logistics and / or passenger services?
• Leading - Please provide examples from your own experience where you have taken on a challenging role in the delivery of a key fleet related task or project.
• Performing – Are there any areas of fleet innovation and technology that the Council should embrace to help improve the way in which the Council delivers fleet management services?
• Flexible – If your application for this post is successful, what do you see as the personal qualities that you will bring to the role.

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale you may automatically be withdrawn from this position. Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Overseas Criminal Records Check: An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years. Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant: South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position. South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)