Fleet Hire Desk Officer| Fleet Management| Bamber Bridge, South Ribble

Fleet Hire Desk Officer responsible for end-to-end vehicle, plant and equipment hire operations across Lancashire County Council, balancing excellent customer service with strong process control. Duties include receiving hire requests from Council departments, checking the asset register to meet needs in-house before external hire, sourcing external hires via approved suppliers within procurement frameworks, creating purchase orders, maintaining documentation, supporting invoice processing, checking supplier management information for accuracy, and coordinating evidence to satisfy regulatory compliance. The role supports the go-live of new fleet management and tracking systems planned for November 2026, and requires collaboration with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to confirm requirements, availability, delivery/collection, extensions, and changes. Essential attributes include customer focus, fleet/hire experience, attention to detail, process discipline, problem solving, adaptability, and team spirit.