General Assistant

Speedy Hire Plc.; Erith; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hire services company in Erith is seeking a General Assistant to support depot operations. The role includes managing deliveries, assisting in vehicle loading, and performing equipment testing. Candidates must possess a driving license and strong communication skills. Offering a competitive salary of £31,333 per annum with flexible working hours, 26 days holiday, and various employee benefits. Apply promptly as vacancies may close early due to high interest.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Pension Scheme

Canteen facilities

95% discount across the brand

Opportunities for training and development

Voluntary Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Driving licence required.
• Basic computer skills necessary.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Must demonstrate adaptability to support others.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all areas of the depot to ensure smooth operations.
• Make deliveries and/or collections.
• Support vehicle loading/unloading tasks.
• Conduct electrical testing of equipment and manage stock control.

Skills

Driving licence

Basic computer skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to adapt quickly

Job description

Flexible hours available this includes job shares/amended hours, we will consider all. Offering a work/life balance is of great importance to Speedy!

Position

General Assistant

Location

Erith

Working Hours

Mon — Fri, 06:30 – 15:30, 42 hours per week (flexible, job share/amended hours considered). Will be required to work 2 weekends per month at additional pay (overtime / shift rate).

Salary

£31,333 per annum (pro rata)

Responsibilities

Working in all areas of the depot, you will play a busy but key role in making sure our depot runs smoothly. On a day-to-day basis, you can expect to be working both independently and directly with other colleagues in any area of the depot. This can include: making deliveries and/or collections, assisting with vehicle loading/unloading, electrical testing of our equipment, stock control, or serving customers on the hire desk.

Requirements

• Driving licence
• Basic computer skills
• Strong communication skills both verbally & written
• Ability to adapt quickly to support others
• Ability to support your business unit/team to deliver our ESG Strategy – Decade to Deliver.

Benefits

• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Life assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Canteen facilities
• 95% discount across the Speedy brand
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression
• Voluntary Health Cash Plan
• My Staff Shop: discounts and offers for shopping etc. across many suppliers
• Green Commute Initiative: Work scheme for cycling
• PAM – Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Offers free and confidential support and counselling to help you through matters such as wellbeing, divorce, legal, and financial management

Work-Life Balance

Speedy operates an industry leading Work Life Balance initiative, demonstrating our commitment to reducing core contracted hours, supporting colleague wellbeing, and identifying more balanced work patterns for our colleagues which is a huge step in realising our ambition of putting our People First. Talk to us about a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements to suit your needs including flexible start/finish times, shorter days, term time hours and job share opportunities.

Career Development

Speedy offer a Career Line of Sight which enables a detailed understanding of the route to progression and growth within the Speedy Group.

Application Notice

Please be aware Speedy reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.

Please be aware that some roles within The Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check. The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity employer where we embrace diversity in all its forms and fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us.

Link below to our policies in line with our ESG Governance.

https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status. All roles within The Speedy Group require proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.