Fleet Manager

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

Fleet Manager - PKC
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Salary: £59,539 - £64,082

Location: Friarton Depot, Perth

Perth & Kinross Council is looking to recruit a talented, motivated, and enthusiastic person to undertake all aspects of Fleet Management. The postholder will play a vital role in the delivery of all aspects of Fleet Management while holding the Council’s Good Vehicle Operators Licence, ensuring statutory requirements are adhered to.

• Develop and maintain an annual maintenance plan for all council fleet vehicles.
• Work with pivotal Fleet Management staff to ensure safety inspection intervals and MOT requirements are strictly adhered to.
• Serve as the authorised examiner Designated Manager for the council’s MOT station.
• Develop Key Performance Indicators within the vehicle maintenance workshop to optimise performance output.
• Manage Health & Safety within the workshop, including risk assessments, SSOW, equipment safety checks and site inspections.
• Procure vehicles, plant and equipment, and disposal on behalf of PKC, while monitoring capital and revenue budgets for the activities overseen.
• Contribute to the development of the council’s zero emissions future, encompassing vehicles and infrastructure.

You must have worked in a relevant role within Fleet Management, managed employees and their performance within a large private or public sector organisation, and contributed to the development and planning of services and activities. You should have experience in introducing, developing, and implementing policies, procedures and working practices.

• Up‑to‑date knowledge of transport legislation, fleet management procedures and working practices.
• Strong communication skills, excellent organisational and report writing skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Transport Managers CPC and completion of an AEDM Course essential.
• Desirable:
  City & Guilds or equivalent in Motor/HGV Vehicles Repairs or IOSH.
• Valid UK driving licence.

In addition to your application, you are required to complete a Power Point Presentation on "What are the main challenges facing an evolving municipal fleet at a time of significant change?" and forward it to Nigel Taylor, Direct Services Manager.

• A generous annual leave package.
• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day.
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme.
• Family‑friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework.
• Flexi time.
• Access to a range of benefits.

We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance.

You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Nigel Taylor, Direct Services Manager on or at to find out more.

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External candidates are required to provide contact details for two referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

We welcome applications from everyone and, as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.

Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone…