Garage Support Assistant

First Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

First Group is seeking a Garage Support Assistant at Edgware garage to provide comprehensive administrative support for both Operational and Engineering teams. You will handle inquiries from staff and the public, manage mileage reporting to TFL, update databases on mileage loss and accidents, and perform clerical tasks such as room bookings and notetaking, while prioritising health and safety.

This role requires strong PC skills and excellent organisational abilities to help keep the garage

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative position.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong organisation and time management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Health and safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for Operational and Engineering teams.
• Handle inquiries from staff and the public in person, by email and by phone.
• Oversee mileage reporting for TFL submissions and update databases with mileage loss and accident reporting.
• Manage lost property documentation and dispatch; assist with room bookings, notetaking, filing and photocopying.
• Prioritise health and safety and report accidents or defective equipment.
• Support smooth garage operations through admin duties.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organisational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Health and safety knowledge

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Are you a great problem solver with previous administrative experience? We're currently looking for a Garage Support Assistant to be based at Edgware garage. This supporting position will work closely with all managers and provide comprehensive administrative support for both Operational and Engineering teams.

You will also be responsible for handling inquiries from both staff and members of the public in person, over email and answering telephones. As well as overseeing mileage reporting to prepare for submission to TFL and update databases with lost mileage and accident reporting. You will also handle lost property documentation and dispatch as well as providing clerical support to managers with tasks such as room bookings, notetaking, filing and photocopying. You will prioritise health and safety and ensure compliance with health and safety procedures specifically reporting accidents and any defective equipment. A key aspect of the Garage Support Assistant is to contribute towards the smooth operation of the garage by providing administrative support.

Skills Required:

• Previous experience working in an administrative position
• Strong PC skills including MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Great organisation skills and time management
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Health and safety knowledge

Benefits:

• We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platformwith many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc
• Staff Travel Pass
• Nominee Pass after three months of service
• Cycle to work scheme