Fleet Driver

The Methodist Church in Britain; London Borough of Southwark; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS employer contribution

Annual leave

Blue Light Card

Work-life balance policies

Health and wellbeing services

Free parking

Job summary

Kent Fire and Rescue Service seeks a part-time Fleet Driver to operate vans, trucks, and LGVs across service sites, supporting day-to-day fleet operations and deliveries. You will log defects, take delivery of new and hire vehicles, and assist with routine maintenance checks while keeping databases updated.

Applicants must hold a full manual licence (B, B+E, C, D1, D1+E), have a clean driving record, and be prepared for a driving assessment as part of the interview process.

Qualifications

• Experience driving various vehicle types, including LGVs, trucks, vans and cars.
• Mechanical knowledge to carry out basic maintenance and keep vehicles legally compliant.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external colleagues and customers.
• Basic IT skills in office applications and electronic management systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive vans, trucks, LGVs and hybrid vehicles to support fleet operations.
• Collect and deliver vehicles, including LGVs, from KFRS stations or other locations per the driving schedule and procedures.
• Carry out basic maintenance checks and log damage or defects.
• Take delivery of hire and new fleet vehicles and carry out routine inspections.
• Update database and tracking systems, answer phone calls and monitor and respond to emails.
• Contribute to the planning of day-to-day activities.

Skills

Driving LGVs and trucks

Vehicle maintenance basics

Communication skills

IT literacy

Tools

Database / electronic management systems

Job description

A Fleet Driver post in the Fleet & Equipment Services Team at Kent Fire and Rescue Service, moving vehicles across the service's sites and supporting its fleet operations. The work centres on collecting and delivering vehicles, including LGVs, carrying out basic maintenance checks and logging defects, and taking delivery of new and hire vehicles. The role is part-time at 14.8 hours across Thursday and Friday, and interviews include a driving assessment. Fit depends on a full manual licence in the specified categories with a clean driving record.

What the job involves

• Support the smooth running and efficiency of the Fleet & Equipment Services Team by driving vans, trucks, LGVs and hybrid light fleet vehicles
• Collect and deliver vehicles, including LGVs, from KFRS stations or other locations per the driving schedule and agreed procedures
• Carry out basic vehicle maintenance checks, such as oil, tyres and screenwash, to the agreed programme and log damage or defects
• Take delivery of hire and new fleet vehicles and carry out routine inspections, recording any issues
• Update database and tracking systems, answer phone calls and monitor and respond to emails
• Contribute to the planning of day-to-day activities

Experience

• Experience driving various vehicle types, including LGVs, trucks, vans and cars

Skills & knowledge

• Mechanical knowledge to carry out basic maintenance and keep vehicles legally compliant
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external colleagues and customers
• Basic IT skills in office applications and electronic management systems

Checks & eligibility

• Full valid manual driving licence in categories B, B+E, C, D1 and D1+E
• Clean driving record
• Pre-employment checks, including references and a standard or enhanced DBS check

Other

• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion and how it applies to everyday work

What’s offered

• Automatic membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (career average) with 16.5% employer contribution
• 11.6 days annual leave in addition to bank and public holidays
• Blue Light Card discount scheme
• Family friendly policies promoting work-life balance
• Access to health and wellbeing services and advice
• Free parking