This is a development role within the Transport Services Team. The grade will increase in line with knowledge, skills and experience as well as opportunity.
At entry Level 1 the role will have well developed Fleet Maintenance experience and ability but not extensive, nor necessarily diverse (plant & vehicles) and will therefore require regular support from other team members and officers. Development will be gained through several different routes, for example by experience, supporting the delivery of varied pant & vehicle fleet maintenance, developing expertise and knowledge including learning from existing team members, specialist training, applying best practice and procedures (SOPS).
At Level 2 the role will have responsibility for a significant workload with access to a line manager for guidance. However, the role will be autonomous and will require significant practical experience maintaining a wide range of vehicles & plant.

To support the Workshop Controllers to maintain the standards of road worthiness and mechanical safety for the Councils, Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO), Police and partners fleets and compliance of the legal undertakings of its Operators Licences, DVSA Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness and Health & Safety Legislation; not limited to LOLER / PUWER Regulations etc.
To maintain the Council’s DVSA Earned Recognition standards accreditation.
The economical and efficient repair and maintenance of a diverse range of Council owned and other, vehicle, plant, and equipment fleets. Including privately owned vehicles.
To comply with statutory requirements regarding the safety and roadworthiness standards for vehicles, plant & machinery maintenance.
Contribute to the delivery of the Corporate Climate Change Action Plan and enable Fleet Decarbonisation across all service areas on behalf of the Council.