Fleet Compliance and Training Officer - WMF3181e

Job profile

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Job details

Job reference

REQ00000020449

• Date posted
• 06/10/2026
• Application closing date
• 08/11/2026
• Location

COUNTY-WIDE

Salary

£37,563 £38,510

Package

• Contractual hours
• 37
• Basis
• Full time
• Attachments
• Fleet Compliance and Training Officer - WMF3181e

Job description

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected].

For guidance on the recruitment process, FAQs, and useful tips for completing your application, please visit: Our Approach to Recruitment | Careers

Safer Recruitment

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.

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