Fleet Assistant

Gel Engineering Ltd; Stroud; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Stroud seeks a Fleet Assistant to manage and maintain company vehicles. Responsibilities include overseeing maintenance, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing fleet records. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a minimum of 5 years experience in fleet management. The company offers competitive salary and benefits, focusing on work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Company Pension

Life Insurance 4x Salary

Increased Holiday Days with Length of Service

Mental Health & Wellbeing Support

Enhanced Paternity & Maternity Leave

Career Progression Pathway

Adaptable Work-Life Balance

GELFest - Family Summer Festival

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role in fleet management.
• UK Driving Licence required.
• Right to Work in the UK on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance and servicing requirements of company vehicles.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations.
• Communicate delivery status on vehicles with managers.

Skills

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Analytical and coordinating abilities

Proactive attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Verbal and written presentation skills

Competency in Microsoft Word

Competency in Microsoft Excel

Competency in Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Fleet Assistant

Location: Stroud

GEL Engineering Ltd - Dive into a Secure, Thriving Career in the Water Industry!

GEL Engineering Ltd is a beacon of excellence, delivering cutting‑edge engineering solutions exclusively within the water industry. With substantial investments poised for the next five years and beyond, the water sector is both stable and thriving, offering unmatched growth prospects for professionals. Our esteemed portfolio boasts successful, sustainable projects for our clients that redefine water industry standards.

Join us at Gel Engineering Ltd, a company known for its stability and future security that also offers a fun and balanced work‑life experience with a strong focus on family.

Role outline:

The Fleet Assistant is responsible for the monitoring and maintaining of company vehicles, and making sure that they are in good shape to carry out their functions.

Responsibilities:

• Manage maintenance and servicing requirements.
• Manage fleet tracking and monitoring.
• Ensure fleet and asset compliance with government regulations.
• Maintain and monitor FORS accreditations.
• Participate in external audits when required.
• Take preventive measures to ensure safety of vehicles and drivers too.
• Manage, track and arrange payments of fines and penalty notices.
• Manage toll accounts and vehicle additional to portal.
• Monitor, record, and report when required from company tracking system.
• Manage and track vehicle MOTS.
• Make sure that all vehicles are properly registered; carry out inspection on a regular basis.
• Take part in different workshops and/or programs to keep up with new trend in the industry.
• Monitor and track fuel purchases by administering fuel cards for all vehicles to their respective drivers, tracking spends.
• Communicate with GEL managers and employees about delivery status on vehicles.
• Manage, monitor, tag, and arrange servicing, calibration, and repairs to company assets.
• Data input into company systems for asset hire.

Requirements:

• Excellent and effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good analytical and coordinating abilities.
• Must be proactive and be able to pay keen attention to the smallest of details.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Must be able to manage time effectively and meet/beat deadlines.
• A minimum of 5 years working experience in a similar role (in a fleet management company).
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• UK Driving Licence.
• Right to Work in the UK on permanent basis.

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Company Pension
• Life Insurance 4x Salary
• 33 increasing to 38 Days with Length of Service
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Support through Mindful Employer Plus
• Enhanced Paternity & Maternity Leave
• Career Progression Pathway
• Adaptable & enjoyable Work‑Life Balance
• GELFest - The UK's Biggest and Best Summer Festival (that's the goal 😉) to share with the Family

By aligning with GEL Engineering, not only will you embrace a secure and rewarding career in the ever‑growing water industry, but you also contribute to shaping a sustainable future. Enhance stability for yourself and your loved ones while being recognised and rewarded within a pivotal and promising sector. Are you ready to apply? Send us your details today!

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