What does a Fleet Engineer do at Southwark Council?
As a Fleet Engineer, you will provide technical expertise and strategic oversight to maintain and improve Southwark’s commercial fleet. You will be responsible for ensuring all vehicles are roadworthy, compliant with Department for Transport regulations, and aligned with our environmental and sustainability goals.
Your work will directly support key council services, including waste collection, street cleaning, and maintenance teams, ensuring they have the reliable vehicles they need to serve the community effectively.
Key Responsibilities
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Expert Guidance: Provide professional advice on fleet suitability, optimisation strategies, and sustainable vehicle options.
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Compliance & Safety: Develop and implement policies to maintain fleet roadworthiness and regulatory compliance.
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Vehicle Procurement & Management: Oversee the acquisition of vehicles, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to legal and environmental requirements.
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Performance Monitoring: Use data and telemetry to track vehicle efficiency, driver behaviours, and operational trends.
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Contractor Oversight: Manage supplier relationships, ensuring top performance and compliance with contracts.
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Reporting & Analysis: Produce and present reports on fleet performance, insurance trends, and compliance issues to senior management.
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O-License Protection: Ensure adherence to licensing regulations, scheduling services, and providing insurance guidance to senior officers.
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Sustainability Focus: Support the council’s commitment to reducing emissions by integrating alternative fuel policies into fleet operations.
About You
We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Fleet Engineer with a strong technical background and excellent organisational skills. You’ll be a problem-solver, capable of identifying opportunities for efficiency and innovation while ensuring the highest standards of compliance and service delivery.
About Southwark Fleet Services
Fleet Services play a crucial role in supporting critical resident focused services through the provision, maintenance, and ongoing management of commercial vehicles.
We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
Fleet Services play a crucial role in supporting critical resident focused services through the provision, maintenance, and ongoing management of commercial vehicles.
As a Fleet Engineer, you will:
- Leverage your advanced Excel skills and general fleet sector knowledge to enhance our services.
- Provide technical and legislative support to maintain the roadworthiness of our fleet.
- Collaborate effectively with various divisions and directorates, fostering a team-oriented environment.
This is a fast-paced role where adaptability and excellent communication skills are key. You'll thrive in a busy environment, responding to changing needs and challenges related to vehicle management.
Recruitment timetable
Closing date: 11/03/2025
Interview date: 18/03/2025
Guaranteed Interview Scheme:
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
SWCINT
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together programme. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
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