Senior Technical Officer

Senior Technical Officer – Fleet and Transport

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 equiva...