The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service are delighted to invite applications for the role of Regional Fleet Workshop Manager (West). Applicants require to demonstrate an effective track record of working in Fleet Management, a passion for excellence and an ability to demonstrate willingness to embrace change, as well as the drive, determination, and enthusiasm to ensure that SFRS achieve our strategic objectives and deliver the change needed to ensure long term sustainability. This is a full-time opportunity, working 35 hours per week, however applications from individuals seeking to work on a part time, job share or flexible working basis would be considered.
The successful candidate will be required to manage the SFRS workshop staff and all related operations, systems, processes, work practices and procedures, and to be responsible for all aspects of service delivery within the fleet workshops remit. This includes all vehicle workshops activities and those of the equipment repair workshops within the West Service Delivery Area, ensuring compliance with legislation and standards set out by DVSA (Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency), NFCC (National Fire Chiefs Council) and HSE (Health and Safety Executive).
It is essential you are a qualified mechanic educated to NVQ level 1, 2, & 3 (or equivalent) and have experience of managing a team in a busy vehicle workshop environment. You should have experience of using fleet management systems and also budgetary control. In addition, you should hold a Transport Manager CPC - Road Haulage or can demonstrate equivalent management experience gained within a busy fleet workshop environment and have a current UK LGV Cat C driving licence.
Applicants are required to be able to communicate clearly and confidently, generate positive working relationships and have excellent organisational skills to meet deadlines/achieve goals.
Full details of the role, including job description, essential criteria, and our recruitment process, can be found in the attached recruitment information pack.
This post requires a Level 2 Disclosure check through Disclosure Scotland. If you are successful, this check will be carried out as part of the recruitment process.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In addition, we are committed to being a “Disability Confident Employer” and will ensure that all applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role are invited for interview.
If you have any questions about your application, please email People Services at SFRS.PODVacancies@firescotland.gov.uk.
Please note, a fully completed application form must be submitted for this position.
Regional Fleet Workshop Manager employer: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is an attractive employer due to its commitment to employee wellbeing and flexible working options. The organization fosters a supportive culture that values professional development and encourages staff to contribute to meaningful initiatives. Employees have the opportunity to make a real impact on community safety and resilience.
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The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Recruitment Team
