Fleet Driver – Kent Fire and Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; England; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited is seeking a Fleet Driver to support the Fleet & Equipment Services Team. The role involves driving LGVs, vans, and light fleet vehicles across Kent with a fixed base at the Maidstone Distribution Centre.

You will perform basic vehicle checks and update fleet databases, providing reliable administration support. The position is part-time (14.8 hours across Thursday and Friday) with automatic membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and 11.6 days

Qualifications

• Experience driving LGVs and vans.
• Ability to perform basic vehicle checks and routine maintenance.
• Competent data entry and use of fleet databases.

Responsibilities

• Collect and deliver vehicles including LGVs to designated locations.
• Perform basic vehicle checks (oil, tyres, lights) and log defects.
• Take delivery of new fleet vehicles and log issues.
• Update databases and respond to emails/phone queries.
• Assist in planning day-to-day fleet activities.

Skills

LGV driving

Vehicle maintenance

Data entry

Tools

Fleet management software

Job description

Fleet Driver – Kent Fire and Rescue Service

Job title: Fleet Driver

Location: Mobile across Kent – base location is Distribution Centre Maidstone

Hours: Part Time 14.8 hours Thursday and Friday

Pension: Automatic membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme – career average pension scheme with 16.5% employer contribution

Holidays: In addition to entitlement to bank/ public holidays you will receive 11.6 days holiday

Ref: R001087

Being the Fleet Driver at Kent Fire and Rescue Service

As a Fleet Driver you will be a vital part of that team. You will support the smooth running and efficiency of the Fleet & Equipment Services Team. This will involve providing both driving facilities using a variety of vehicle types including LGVs, vans, trucks and light fleet vehicles including hybrid models. Administration duties including answering phone calls, e-mails and using data input skills will also be required to update fleet management systems providing support and resilience.

What you’ll do

• Collect and deliver vehicles including LGVs from KFRS stations or other locations as set out in the driving schedule and in accordance with agreed procedures.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks e.g. checking oil levels, tyre conditions & tyre pressures, screen wash levels, bulbs etc. in accordance with the agreed programme and format for checks, logging damage or defects as required.
• Take delivery of hire and new fleet vehicles, undertake routine vehicle inspections and record any issues found.
• Update relevant database/or tracking systems with information as required, answer phone calls and monitor / respond to e-mails.
• Contribute to the planning of day-to-day activities.