Fleet Workshop Receptionist - Newtown Saint Boswells

Job Details

Grade: 5C

Hourly Rate: £13.35 - £14.48

Salary: £25,748.80 - £27,928.89 per annum

Contract Duration: Permanent

Please note successful applicants will be placed on the first point of the salary scale unless they meet certain criteria.

Role Purpose

Are you looking for a job that is more than just answering phones and filing papers? Do you want to be part of a team that keeps the wheels of the council turning? Do you have a passion for cars, trucks, buses, and other vehicles? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you might be the perfect candidate for the Fleet Receptionist role at the Scottish Borders Council!

The Fleet Department is responsible for managing and maintaining the council’s fleet of vehicles, from pool cars to snowploughs. As a Fleet Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for customers, staff, and suppliers. You will also handle the Hire Desk, Pool Cars, and Stores, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and efficiently. You will have the opportunity to work with market leading Fleet technology and be involved in the digitalisation and streamlining of the department’s processes. Sounds exciting, right?

But wait, there’s more! The council offers excellent terms of employment, including Local Government Pension and Life Insurance. You will also enjoy working with a friendly and cohesive team, who will support you and help you grow. Plus, you will get to see and drive some of the coolest vehicles in the Scottish Borders!

So, what are you waiting for? Apply now and join the Fleet Department at the Scottish Borders Council! This is a rare and exciting opportunity that you don’t want to miss. To find out more, please contact Juliun Schraader. 07890431736. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Essential

Good all-round education to standard grade be in possession of standard grades or equivalent or SVQ level 3 in a relevant discipline.

A current category B driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. * If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Juliun Schraader on 07890431736.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.