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

Salary:                                   £10,435 – £11,485 per annum (pro rata), depending on experience

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.