Plant and Fleet Assistant

BD Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities services company in the UK is seeking a Fleet Admin & Transport Assistant to manage fleet records and support operations. The ideal candidate will have a clean driving license, admin experience, and a hands-on approach to vehicle maintenance. Join a supportive team in an entry-level role offering competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Heart Hub rewards, perks & benefits

Group Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Paid Holidays

Health & wellbeing support

Free on-site parking

On-site café with discounts

Career development and training

Qualifications

• Experience in fleet administration or coordination.
• Knowledge of vehicle licensing, servicing, repairs, and PCN handling.
• Familiarity with fleet management systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage fleet records and maintain vehicle/asset registers.
• Handle fleet queries via the shared mailbox.
• Coordinate vehicle hire and related paperwork.

Skills

Fleet administration experience

Strong admin skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Basic vehicle maintenance

Education

Full, clean UK manual driving licence (including HGV Category C)

Tools

Sage or similar systems

Job description

Job Title

Fleet Admin & Transport Assistant at BD Group

Overview

Are you a highly organised, proactive problem‑solver with a passion for logistics? Join BD Group as our new Fleet Admin & Transport Assistant and help keep our 200‑vehicle fleet running like clockwork. From maintaining accurate records to supporting vehicle operations and compliance, you’ll be a key player in our transport team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing fleet records (digital and hard copy) and updating vehicle/asset registers
• Handling internal and external queries via the shared fleet mailbox
• Investigating and processing PCNs, including cost recovery communications
• Coordinating vehicle hire and termination paperwork
• Conducting vehicle inspections and basic maintenance (oil, bulbs, fluids, etc.)
• Transporting goods and vehicles (up to 3.5 T GVW)
• Liaising with third‑party suppliers and covering for the Fleet Manager when needed
• Using jump packs/leads for non‑start vehicles (training provided)
• Ensuring idle vehicles are regularly started and ready for use

What We’re Looking For

• A full, clean UK manual driving licence (including HGV Category C)
• Experience in fleet administration or coordination
• Knowledge of vehicle licensing, MOTs, servicing, repairs, and PCN handling
• Strong admin skills and attention to detail
• Familiarity with fleet management systems (a plus)
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• A flexible, hands‑on approach and team spirit
• Comfortable with basic vehicle maintenance
• Experience with Sage or similar systems (or willingness to learn)

About Us

BD Group is a facilities services company, providing a range of services for public and private sector clients across London and the Southeast, with aspirations to broaden our geographies over time. Our mission is to help communities live, work and grow to fulfil their potential through the delivery of safe, high‑quality facilities management services based on our unique understanding of local needs.

Benefits

Salary: £28,000 per annum

Location: Dagenham

Contract Type: Full‑time, Permanent

Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

• ❤ Heart Hub rewards, perks & benefits platform!
• ❤ Group Life Assurance
• ❤ Pension Scheme
• ❤ Paid Holidays
• ❤ Family Friendly Policies making work‑life balance achievable
• ❤ Health & wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• ❤ Free on‑site parking and access to park amenities
• ❤ On‑site café (with discounts available via our app)
• ❤ Career development and training
• ❤ A GREAT TEAM!

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Facilities Services

Ready to hit the road with us? Click apply today and help keep our fleet running smoothly, by submitting your CV and completing our short application form.