Motor vehicle
Reference Number: 107
Placement Title: Vehicle Fleet Officer
- Description: Control, organisation and management of the Council's vehicle fleet
- Who works there and what do they do?
- Fleet Manager - Manage and control all aspects of vehicle purchasing, maintenance and ensuring roadworthiness.
- Fleet Services Officers
- Senior Clerical
- What experience would I get?
The Council operates over 300 cars, minibuses and vans of varying sizes and types. You will gain experience in managing a vehicle fleet including arranging maintenance and monitoring the quality of work done by contractors. The underlying role is to ensure vehicles are used and operated safely. You will also be able to develop skills in preparing specifications for acquisition of new vehicles. You would develop knowledge of current legislation relating to operating vehicles - What would I be doing?
Accompanying Fleet Officers to contractors premises to approve work, check invoices and ensure standards of work are to the highest level and in accordance with current legislation -
DRESS CODE - Smart and tidy
LUNCH - Bring your own lunch or buy lunch from local shops
TRANSPORT - You must make your own travel arrangements to and from your placement