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Senior Technical Officer
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Cardiff, Cardiff City Area, CF10, Wales, UK
Listed on 2026-10-15
Listing for:
4Recruitment Services
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-15
Job specializations:
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Transportation
Fleet Maintenance Manager -
Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Newport City Council | NP19 0ES
| £240 per day
Newport City Council is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Officer to lead the delivery of Fleet Management Services and the Fleet Workshop Facility.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and supervise a team of 10–20 staff, providing guidance, performance management and development.
Oversee fleet maintenance, plant workshop operations, procurement, fuel management and abandoned vehicles.
Ensure compliance with road transport legislation, vehicle maintenance requirements, tachograph rules and the Council’s Vehicle Operators Licence.
Monitor fleet management systems, vehicle tracking, driver compliance, fuel usage and fleet performance.
Manage budgets, financial reporting, contracts and operational service plans.
Investigate vehicle incidents, complaints, driving infringements and compliance issues.
Coordinate driver training, health and safety, emergency transport operations and winter gritting arrangements.
Support sustainable transport initiatives and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Deputise for the Fleet Transport Team Manager when required.
Essential Requirements
HND-level qualification or equivalent.
Fleet management CPC qualification, or willingness to work towards it.
Level 3 management/supervisory qualification or above.
Petroleum Competent Person qualification.
Strong knowledge of fleet and transport legislation, DVSA requirements, vehicle maintenance and fleet management systems.
Experience supervising staff, managing contracts, financial processes and fleet operations.
Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
Full, current UK driving licence – essential.
Flexibility to work outdoors in all weather conditions, attend site visits across the UK and respond to emergencies outside normal office hours.
Desirable:
Relevant project qualification, vehicle maintenance workshop experience and external contract management/procurement experience.
To find out more information please contact Abbie at
Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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