Fleet Compliance Officer

We are looking for a dedicated Fleet Compliance Officer to join our Cleansing and Fleet Services team, providing vital operational support to the Transport Manager and ensuring Thanet District Council remains fully compliant with its legal obligations and Operator Licensing.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of transport legislation and the Highway Code, with the skills to deliver high-quality driver inductions, assessments, and job-specific training to our frontline workforce.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive professional to help maintain the roadworthiness of our fleet and promote continuous improvement through driver engagement. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about safety and compliance, we would love to hear from you.

Main Duties

Deliver new employee driver inductions and relevant job-specific training

Conduct practical and theory driving assessments for new and existing staff

Implement a rolling programme for annual employee driving assessments

Deliver driver training, toolbox talks, and vehicle-based assessments

Assist the Transport Manager with routine gate checks at various Council operating locations

Support the Transport Manager in debriefing drivers and managing infringements

Manage day-to-day administrative tasks relating to fleet compliance and operations

Main Tasks

Good understanding of Operator Licensing, Drivers Hours, and Roadworthiness legislation

Recognised Driving Assessor qualification and a minimum Category C driving entitlement

Excellent communication skills, with experience speaking to large groups and delivering training

Experience managing drivers and conducting assessments within a large workforce

Thanet is a great place to live and work...

Our historic seaside towns of Ramsgate, Margate and Broadstairs and surrounding villages are rich in heritage and opportunity. With 19 miles of stunning coastline, our beautiful Blue Flag beaches, the internationally renowned Turner Contemporary, and the UKâ??s only Royal Harbour are all just a short train ride from central London thanks to the high-speed rail link. Our proximity to the port of Dover and the Eurotunnel at Folkestone mean Europe is literally on our doorstep too.

All of this, combined with a flexible approach to how we work makes it an exciting time to join Thanet District Council. We have set our sights high. We want our residents to enjoy the highest quality services. We want to ensure that by listening to local people, working in active partnership and doing things in an innovative way, we can accelerate improvement to meet the challenges ahead.

Our staff benefits package include

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Possibility of remote/hybrid working

Flexible annual leave and working arrangements

Local Government Pension Scheme membership

Reduced cost leisure membership, including Theatre tickets and sporting activities

An extensive Employee Wellbeing package

For more information about this post please contact Matt Elmer at matthew.elmer@thanet.gov.uk