• Permanent position, 37 hours, Monday to Friday
• Based from the Deane Depot, Wellington 3 days per week.
• Hybrid working available.
• Must have comprehensive knowledge of good industry practice on a full range of commercial vehicles with maintenance, diagnostics, repair and inspection to MOT standard.
• The role is critical for vehicle and driver compliance.
• Previous workshop/transport experience essential.
• 28 days’ annual leave.

We’re working to improve the lives of people in Somerset – and you’ll be a key part of that.

The Fleet team support over 30 different service areas that provide statutory services to the residents of Somerset. It is essential that Fleet provide an efficient and cost effective service to enable the service’s  we support to deliver to the residents of Somerset.  

Your day-to-day work will involve:

• Managing an outsourced vehicle maintenance contract.
• Resolving complex operational and serviced based problems and conflicts raised through the service escalation process ad ensure positive outcomes.
• Reviewing performance outcomes and customer feedback in order to meet customer requirements.
• Communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing to service users and contractor.

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be.

Key skills and experiences needed to be successful in this role:

• Full UK driving licence.
• Level 3 qualification in automotive engineering, vehicle maintenance and repair or similar.
• IOSH/NEBOSH.
• Must be able to communicate well.
• Intermediate computer skills required.

We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there’s anything you want to talk about before you apply.

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more...

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact either Lisa Hand on 07795113280 or at lisa.hand@somerset.gov.uk or Martin Harvey on 07458077908 or at martin.harvey@somerset.gov.uk 

When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.

If you have all the information you need, just hit the apply button - we can’t wait to hear from you.