Assistant Fleet Engineer

ASSISTANT FLEET ENGINEER

Vacancy Ref: 13850

Tayside Contracts is seeking to employ an Assistant Fleet Engineer based at our head office at Soutar Street, Dundee.

The role will primarily involve managing the Hire Desk, performing fleet compliance audits with our operational units and workshops and assisting the Fleet Engineer with the procurement and disposal of a diverse fleet of vehicles and plant for both Tayside Contracts and our external customers. You will be required to provide engineering support and develop fleet efficiency and compliance initiatives, rolling out good practice.

You will have served a recognised and relevant apprenticeship as a vehicle or plant mechanic and hold a relevant City & Guilds 381, parts 1, 2 & 3 or equivalent C&G or SVQ qualification.

A current driving licence, Category C is essential and Category C+E is desirable.

We offer a competitive salary*, have some fantastic employee benefits.

Salary : £33,260.89 - £36,406.62 per annum rising to £34,264.11 to £37,505.31 on 1 April 2020.

*Salary placing is dependent on skills and experience.

Access to a local government, career average pension scheme which provides life and ill-health cover (17% contribution by Tayside Contracts).

• 32 days annual leave including 5 fixed public holidays rising to 37 days after 5 years’ service.
• Long service days after 10 years (1 day), 20 years (3 days) and 30 years’ service (5 days).
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• 10% discount in-store at Halfords until April 2020.
• Learning and Career Development Opportunities.

Working Patterns

You will be required to work 37 hours per week over 5 days, Monday to Friday. Some flexibility over working pattern may be possible.

If you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, please apply online via our website or call for an application pack.

For an informal discussion, please contact Bob Ritchie, Transport Services Manager on.

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2020