Fleet Compliance and Training Officer

Location: Countywide – Work base to be discussed at interview Contract Type: x2 Permanent Positions Hours: 37 per week   About this opportunity The Fleet Services Team undertakes an essential role to ensure a safe and legal operation of the Council's fleet and the workforce driving on behalf of the organisation. This assists in ensuring that the Council is able to fulfil its legal and moral obligations with respect to the provision of a wide range of statutory services.   The Team is responsible for a mixed fleet of around 450 vehicles including waste and recycling, street scene, pool cars, gritters, tipper trucks, coaches, minibuses, library vans and fire appliances. The Team also maintains in excess of 1,000 items of plant including trailers, mowers and other power tools. The Team is also responsible for the provision of a fleet management service including the procurement of bulk fuel, fuel cards, the provision of vehicle telematics, administration of the pool cars scheme, vehicle insurance and taxing and support with procurement exercises. In addition, the Team fulfils a fleet compliance and training function to ensure that the Council's vehicles and drivers are compliant with the relevant legislation and guidance.   Who we are looking for… We are looking to recruit 2 Fleet Compliance and Training Officers. The successful candidate will work as part of a small team delivering training, both in person and online, in vehicles and in a classroom environment. We are seeking somebody with the passion and values, which align to Westmorland and Furness Council's priorities, who has a passion to build and grow with the team. This is an exciting opportunity, for either a current training and/or compliance officer, looking to expand their skillset. This would also be a great opportunity for candidates with experience and skills in local authority service areas, looking to progress their career to a new chapter. What can we offer you!   Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)   Would you like to find out more?   For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:  

• Post Specification
• Role Profile   If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact David Thwaites on 07867179974 or david.thwaites@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk Application and Interview information Closing date: 8th November 2026   Interview date: 23rd November 2026   We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.   If you experience any technical difficulties applying for this role, please contact the HR Systems Team at HR.Systems@cumbria.gov.uk.   For guidance on the recruitment process, FAQs, and useful tips for completing your application, please visit: Our Approach to Recruitment | Careers   Safer Recruitment    

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