Job Description

Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery and have been shortlisted for the 'Most Improved Council' at the Local Government Awards (LGA).

We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that's who we're doing it for - the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you'll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It's all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.
We have an exciting opportunity in our Fleet Team for a Fleet Compliance Officer based at our Waterside Depot to cover the hours of 08:00 to 16:00 with a 30 minutes lunch break.

Your next role

The Fleet team play a vital role in supporting all service areas within Swindon Borough Council which include


Ensuring compliance with regard to the terms of the goods vehicle operator's licence This includes vehicle maintenance and driver compliance Arranging driving assessments and induction/familiarisation training Accurate data input into the fleet systems with regard to all fleet vehicles and drivers Arranging ad hoc vehicle and driver spot checks Coordinating the driver CPC programme Assisting with the speeding enforcement process to include speed awareness coaching and training Assisting with the weight monitoring process Supervising the driver drink and drug testing programme Producing fleet data to support the compliance and fleet manager collating key performance indicators To cover other roles within the Fleet Department as required.

A good knowledge of transport Legislation is required and to hold a Transport Managers CPC or be prepared to obtain this through our training scheme within the first 12 months of employment.


If required to be added by name to the Goods Vehicle Operators Licence.


Some driving experience and a Category C LGV licence is preferred but not essential.


Candidates must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act - for the effective performance of a customer-facing role).

Your next package

Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details.


As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.


For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It's why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you'll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We'll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we'll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon together. And you'll be proud to say it was made better with you.


Please see our Vision and Values page for more details.


Please see our new Swindon Plan

Your next steps

Read the role profile and select the Apply button where you will be redirected to the Swindon Borough Council website to complete our online application process. Clicking the 'Apply' button on this job website is not an application, you must register on the Swindon Borough Council website in order to be considered for the role.


Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don't meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you.


For further information about the role please contact Ian McKinnon, Compliance & Fleet Manager, email imckinnon@swindon.gov.uk


As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our statement of commitment to equality & inclusion


If you are experiencing technical issues submitting your application please email resourcing@swindon.gov.uk