Fleet Support Officer

Fleet Support Officer – Birmingham City Council

Location: Victoria Square, Birmingham, B1 1BB
Salary: £28,598 – £34,434 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 36.5 hours per week
Grade: Grade B
Closing date: 12 October 2026 at 11:55 PM
DBS: Not required
Sponsorship: Not available – applicants must already have the right to work in the UK without employer sponsorship

About the role

Birmingham City Council is looking for a proactive Fleet Support Officer to join its Street Scene Fleet Management team.

The role will help ensure the council’s fleet operates efficiently, safely and in line with regulatory requirements. You will work with internal teams and external partners to maintain accurate records, support fleet analysis and help deliver cost-effective services.

Key responsibilities

As a Fleet Support Officer, you will:

• Coordinate and maintain essential fleet maintenance documentation, including PMIs, brake tests and defect logs.
• Keep statutory records up to date for tax, MOT, insurance and licensing.
• Validate fuel card requests and monitor fuel transactions.
• Assist with procurement activities, including raising purchase orders.
• Support insurance claims processing and incident reporting.
• Liaise with suppliers and service providers to resolve compliance issues.
• Produce and analyse fleet data reports using Excel and Power BI.
• Ensure GDPR requirements are followed when handling sensitive documentation.
• Administer hire vehicle approvals and monitor associated costs.
• Support the monitoring of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

What Birmingham City Council is looking for

The successful candidate should have:

• An understanding of vehicle compliance requirements, including MOTs, O Licence, tax and insurance.
• Experience managing insurance claims and analysing fleet data.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication skills for working with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Good IT skills, including experience with fleet management software, Microsoft Office and DVLA portals.

What is offered

Employees can benefit from:

• Membership of the West Midlands Pension Fund, with employer contributions.
• 30 days’ holiday, increasing with length of service.
• My Rewards Scheme with discounts and savings across more than 800 brands.
• Health and wellbeing support, including independent and confidential employee assistance and counselling.

Right to work and sponsorship

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment. Proof of right to work will be required before an employment offer can be confirmed.

Application process

Applicants must upload an up-to-date CV in the attachments section of the application. Birmingham City Council states that applications without a CV attached cannot be considered for shortlisting.

The council welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Reasonable adjustments and additional support are available during the recruitment process where required.

About Birmingham City Council

Birmingham City Council is one of Europe’s largest and most diverse local authorities. The council works across areas including housing, transport, economic development and social services, with a focus on improving services and the lives of Birmingham residents.

How to apply

Applications should be submitted through the Birmingham City Council careers portal before the closing deadline.

Closing date: 12 October 2026 at 11:55 PM

Source: Birmingham City Council Careers