Supply Officer & Driver

Surrey County Council; Reigate; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Surrey Fire and Rescue Service as a Supply Officer and Driver. You'll play a vital role in logistics and supply management, driving to various locations and delivering essential supplies. Enjoy benefits like 26 days holiday, an EAP, and opportunities for personal growth within the community-focused environment.

Benefits

26 days' holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous pension

Lifestyle discounts

Learning and development hub

Qualifications

• Current full clean UK driving license (category C1).
• Experience of driving large vehicles and planning routes.
• Knowledge of manual handling regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective supplies/stores delivery and collection services.
• Maintain optimum stock levels and ensure accuracy of commodities.
• Organize the delivery/collection of items from/to SFRS central stores.

Skills

Driving

Logistics Experience

Customer Service

Job description

• Location: Wray Park Training Centre, Croydon Road, Reigate, RH2 0EJ

Description

We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.

This role has a starting salary of £26,777 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week.

We are excited to be hiring a new Supply Officer and Driver to join our fantastic team within the Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. This role is based at Service Central Stores, Wray Park, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0EJ.

Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part-time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption, and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary-related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping, and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the Team

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of the community. Our central stores department plays a crucial role in supporting all SFRS fire station locations and departments by providing essential operational equipment, workwear, uniforms, community safety equipment, and more.

Our central stores team is a vital part of the logistics function within SFRS. The team is responsible for maintaining optimum stock levels, ensuring the accuracy and security of all commodities, and providing excellent customer service to SFRS personnel, other fire services, SCC departments, and suppliers. We pride ourselves on our collaborative and supportive team environment, where every member's contribution is valued.

Our Core Code of Ethics

This code is built on five principles, which guide our behaviours and decision-making:

• Putting our communities first
• Integrity
• Dignity and respect
• Leadership
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

About The Role

Are you looking for a new opportunity to develop your career in logistics and supply management within a dynamic and essential service? Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to join our central stores team as a Supply Officer and Driver.

As the Supply Officer and Driver, you will provide effective and efficient supplies/stores delivery, collection, and support services to all SFRS locations and departments in a timely and accurate manner. Your main objectives will include maintaining optimum stock levels, ensuring the accuracy and security of all commodities, and providing excellent customer service to SFRS personnel, other fire services, SCC departments, and suppliers. You will also be responsible for collating Breathing Apparatus cylinder requests and organising the delivery/collection of items from/to SFRS central stores.

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• Current full clean UK driving license (category C1), with no previous driving disqualifications
• Experience of driving large vehicles, planning, and adapting routes, and making multiple daily deliveries
• Experience of working in a stores/logistics/distribution environment
• Knowledge of manual handling regulations and confidence in safe manual handling procedures
• Excellent knowledge of Surrey geography and major road layouts

Surrey has both urban and rural areas; therefore, candidates will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long-term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job.

Contact Us

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills, or any barriers to employment.

For an informal discussion, please contact David Mattey or Stewart Topp on MS Teams or by email for further details.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 08/06/2025 with interviews to follow.

We look forward to receiving your application. Please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Local Government Reorganisation

Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas.

Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils.

Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents!

Our Values
Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about ourvalues .

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description.Our Life at Surrey handbook provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.