Fleet Administration Assistant

Avon Fire & Rescue Service; West of England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Avon Fire & Rescue Service is seeking a Fleet Administration Assistant to provide reception services and administrative support to the Fleet Department at the Technical Centre. You will help maintain accurate information across IT management systems and assist with record-keeping and reporting.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, a good standards of accuracy, and the ability to work to deadlines in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• 3 GCSE passes at Grade C or above, or equivalent, including English Language, with sound general administrative experience.
• Computer literate with experience of using databases and spreadsheets and, ideally, using Microsoft packages.
• Experience of setting up and maintaining computerized and manual record systems.
• Experience of word-processing, preferably MS Word, with a typing speed of at least 35 wpm.
• Experience of collecting, collating and presenting information and basic statistics in various formats.
• Good organising skills with the ability to manage diaries and arrange meetings.
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels, orally and in writing, with a good telephone manner.
• Able to prioritise, work to deadlines and manage time effectively with minimal supervision.
• Able to work to deadlines using own initiative, combined with an efficient, methodical approach.
• Able to drive with a full current valid driving licence, or ability to arrange suitable alternative transport to travel to various work locations.
• Willingness to accept and work to the NFCC Core Code of Ethics during the course of employment.
• Adaptable with a flexible approach to work, to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide a reception service and administrative support to the Fleet Department within the Technical Centre.
• Assist in maintaining accurate information held on IT management systems used within the department.

Skills

Typing speed 35 wpm

Diary management

Effective communication

Time management

Education

3 GCSEs grade C or above including English

Tools

MS Word

Databases

Spreadsheets

Job description

As our Fleet Administration Assistant you will provide a reception service and administrative support to the Fleet Department, within the Technical Centre.

You will also assist in maintaining accurate information held on the various IT management systems used within the department.

Fleet Administration Assistant

Company: Avon Fire & Rescue Service Salary: £27,274 to £29,071 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Bristol, BS11 9DJ Working pattern: On-site Job type: Temporary Posting date: 2 Nov 2026 Closing date: 16 Nov 2026

Summary

As our Fleet Administration Assistant you will provide a reception service and administrative support to the Fleet Department, within the Technical Centre.

You will also assist in maintaining accurate information held on the various IT management systems used within the department.

Essential requirements

3 GCSE passes at Grade C or above, or equivalent, including English Language, with sound general administrative experienceComputer literate with experience of using databases and spreadsheets and, ideally, using Microsoft packagesExperience of setting up and maintaining computerised and manual record systemsExperience of word-processing, preferably MS Word, with a typing speed of at least 35 wpmExperience of collecting, collating and presenting information and basic statistics in various formatsGood organising skills with the ability to manage diaries and arrange meetingsAble to communicate effectively at all levels, orally and in writing, with a good telephone mannerAble to prioritise, work to deadlines and manage time effectively with minimal supervisionAble to work to deadlines using own initiative, combined with an efficient, methodical approachAble to drive with a full current valid driving licence, or ability to arrange suitable alternative transport to travel to various work locations.Willingness to accept and work to the NFCC Core Code of Ethics during the course of employment.Adaptable with a flexible approach to work, to meet business needs.

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