Fleet and Logistics Support Officer
Job Description
Salary: £33,351 - £38,052 per annum
Grade: D
Permanent Contract
37 Hours per Week
This opportunity has arisen within the Fleet and Logistics Team to provide quality compliance and support with regards to the Council's transport operations and Operators licence terms and conditions.
Key accountabilities and Skills:
- Fleet and Logistics Business unit
- To develop, maintain and manage software systems within the Fleet Management section: ensuring, compliance, implementation, monitoring and control of the vehicle documentation with regard to the council's operator's licence.
- Able to interpret data and produce statistical reports
- Able to calculate payments, including VAT elements and reconcile amounts with invoices
- Able to write straightforward factual reports
- Able to deal with a wide range of people face-to-face or over the telephone in a courteous, helpful and professional manner
- Able to prioritise conflicting workload demands and meet targets and deadlines
- Able to work and use own initiative within defined procedures.
- Working knowledge of Road Transport law
Benefits of Working with Us
At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
- Staff discounts and local offers
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
Important Dates
Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 21st May 2026
Closing Date (Internal & External): 31st May 2026
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
Additional Information
If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:
Matthew Trott - Head of Fleet & Logistics
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:
Download Job Profile (PDF Document)
About us
Why Thurrock?
Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.
Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.
This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.
Our location
Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.
We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.
Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.
Staff benefits
We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.
Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.
We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.
For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council
Salary range
- £33,351 - £38,052 per year