Operations Assistant- Transport

6 days ago

Blackburn BB DL, United Kingdom Fleet Assess Ltd Full time £28,730 - £30,500 per year

Job Summary:

Fleet Assess Ltd is a National HGV Trailer Rental company and we are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Fleet - Operations Assistant to join our team. The Operations Assistant will be fundamental in the efficient operation of the office. The ideal candidate must have experience of working within a team and have excellent organisational and communication skills, as well as the ability to multitask and prioritise work.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure maintenance of HGV trailers in line with SLA's and Fleet Assess operational requirements.
  • Forward plan, weekly, monthly, and annually, maintaining, maintenance schedules/planners across all fleet and other plant and equipment.
  • Handle Breakdowns, associated documentation
  • Develop a clear understanding of the operations and all related legislation.
  • Build and maintain professional relationships with Customers and suppliers.
  • To support the Operations manager, ensuring Fleet is prepped and ready for hire.
  • Ensure timely monthly KPI reporting.
  • Ensure all operational data is maintained accurately, scanned, and stored to the systems timely.
  • Support changes in the role necessary to take the department and business forward.
  • To raise estimates, job cards, purchase orders and recharges.
  • Ensure all fleet lists are up to date, registered on the Companies database with all relevant information and updated when required.
  • Must be computer literate, with good skills in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Maintain, enhance, and set up various spreadsheets with data timely and accurately.
  • Provide support and cover when other staff are on leave.
  • To use own initiative and bring forward ideas.

Qualifications:

- Previous Experience with Transport is beneficial for this position.

  • Proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines

Key Characteristics:

  • You will need to be on board with our core values, customer first approach and able to work in a fast- moving environment with a great team of people.

  • Must always act with integrity and honesty.

  • Can demonstrate, enthusiasm, determination, commitment.

  • Work under own initiative and as part of a team

  • Capacity to cope with challenging situations and challenge appropriately

  • Readiness to explore new approaches.

  • Able to challenge appropriately

  • To have a can do, do it now attitude.

We offer competitive pay based on experience.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,730.00-£30,500.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking

Education:

  • GCSE or equivalent (required)

Language:

  • English (required)

Work Location: In person

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